Question 1

what is the cause of foot cramps in general?

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Few things: Dehydration, magnesium or potassium deficiencyies, overowrked intrinsic muscles of the foot or a strained arch.....

Question 2

what are the causes of leg and foot cramps in the middle of the night?

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Cramps: If you do not have any circulatory problems, those cramps could be caused by overuse syndrome of the leg and calf muscles as well as the intrinsic muscles in the feet. Skeletal and muscle malfunction while walking can cause many muscles to over work and produce high amounts of lactic acid. Once you stop to rest/go to bed, the lactic muscles trigger the cramping. See a podiatrist for orthoses eval.

Question 3

what can cause horrible foot cramps?

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Dehydration: Vitamin deficiencies, overuse of intrinsic muscles of the foot.

Question 4

is there anything that can cause me to suddenly develop foot cramps in both feet ?

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Cramps : Dehydration
electrolyte issues ( calcium , magnesium , potasium ) 
foot strain 
plantar fascitis 
most muscles that control the feet are in the leg 
there are intrinsic mucles of the feet 
i would see a podiatrist if it continues.

Question 5

what causes foot cramps?

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Magnesium: One of the most common causes of cramps in the toes, feet, and calves is magnesium deficiency. This deficiency can also cause coldness of extremities, migraine headaches, pms, "brain fog", difficulty breathing, anxiety, and other symptoms. Taking 400 mg of magnesium oxide, chelated, or another form of magnesium (with food) can help relieve all these symptoms.

Question 6

what causes foot cramps/pains?

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Foot cramps: Foot cramps usually comes from overworked, overstressed muscles or a deficit in blood perfusion to areas under metabolic or functional stress.

Question 7

can shallow breathing at night cause leg and foot cramps at night?

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Nocturnal leg cramps: multiple causes and deserves further medical evaluation- breathing or hyperventing can be only one cause: metabolic issues, electrolyrs issues, muscle spasms, stress, tension, anxiety,- can all play a role: get examined.

Question 8

my wife (63) is getting leg & foot cramps every single night. she takes magnesium and plenish k daily.
she was tested about 6 months ago for deficiencies that could cause cramps, but no issues were found.

Accepted Answer

Leg/foot cramps : It may be time to look at two systems, neurological -specifically low back nerves, and the circulatory system.  It's best to ask your doctor if this is something to be tested, a good physical examination may have the answer to these concerns in many cases without the advanced testing.

Question 9

could spinal stenosis cause severe leg and foot cramps?

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Perhaps: Low back stenosis can be entirely silent  (no symptoms). When it does cause leg symptoms, it varies in how people describe it. I have heard people complain of pain, heaviness, tiredness, weakness, tingling, numbness. The pain can be sharp, dull, aching, burning, cramping. Usually it occurs with walking, sometimes with standing. It usually feels better with sitting, leaning forward, like on a table.

Question 10

2 weeks pregnant and been getting leg and foot cramps. what causes them and how do i get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Possible vitamin def: Deficiency or need for more water. I would discuss with your oby-gyn.

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