If the brain's blood supply is decreased too much, the person may pass out (syncope). Symptoms may worsen when changing position from lying down or sitting, to standing up. In addition to feeling dizzy, associated symptoms may include: 1  Sweating. 2  Weakness. 3  Nausea and vomiting. 4  Shortness of breath. 5  Chest pain.
Although most muscle cramps are harmless, some may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as: 1  Inadequate blood supply. Narrowing of the arteries that deliver blood to your legs (arteriosclerosis of the extremities) can produce cramp-like pain in your legs and feet while you're exercising. 2  Nerve compression.
Causes of leg cramps. There are two types of leg cramp, those that happen for no apparent reason (idiopathic leg cramps) and those that are a symptom or complication of a health condition (secondary leg cramps). You are more likely to experience leg cramps when you are pregnant, especially in the later stages.