Can rheumatoid arthritis cause leg cramps? That’s a question I hear from my patients more often than you’d think. If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with a sharp, twisting pain in your leg, you know how unbearable cramps can be. Now, imagine dealing with that alongside the joint stiffness, swelling,…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it sneaks up on you without showing noticeable symptoms. But did you know that high blood pressure can lead to some surprising effects on your body, including muscle weakness? As someone with years of experience in the field of hypertension, I’ve seen this…
Ever had a painful muscle cramp strike out of nowhere? You know the type—one moment, you’re relaxing, and the next, your calf tightens up like a rock, leaving you scrambling for relief. If you’re dealing with hypertension (high blood pressure), you might be surprised to learn that those annoying cramps could be linked to your…