Question 1

Foot cramps my toes seem to look like there deformed when i get the cramps after cramps they go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Ll part of the cramp, the muscle goes into a spasm...

Question 2

My wife stands on her feet at work. she gets cramps in her feet at night. what can she take and or eat to help stop the foot cramps?

Accepted Answer

Cramping at night, especially in bed otherwise known as nocturnal night cramps is often caused by  a defficiency in potassium or magnesium. Foods high in these may help. Tonic water has quinine sulfate in it which has been successful in controlling these type of cramps. If she stands at work, i hope she wears supportive, well fitting shoes. Orthotics may also help.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

When  i stretch during the night i sometimes get these awful leg or foot cramps and have to get out of bed to walk them out , what do they come from?

Accepted Answer

Check that you are well-hydrated, can try eating extra banana a day. Common problem but no cure.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

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 7

I have chronic calf & foot cramps when i relax my feet, and can feel/see muscles moving by themselves. this is worse at night. any insight?

Accepted Answer

Cramps in the calves and feet can be caused by a variety of issues.  Most commonly are dehydration and imbalanced electrolytes.  There are easy treatments that typically eliminate the cramping.  Getting an exam in person or virtually will give you the best diagnosis and treatment plan that you may need!

Question 8

Taking garcinia cambogia and green coffee extract and have been getting multiple charlie horses in my legs and foot cramps at night. why could this be?

Accepted Answer

It means you are not eating the right or enough calories for your metabolic needs. The diet products you are taking will not ever lead you to any real or lasting weight loss.

Question 9

What causes foot cramps?

Accepted Answer

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 10

What causes foot cramps/pains?

Accepted Answer

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

Cramps in feet and toes at night

Foot cramps my toes seem to look like there deformed when i get the cramps after cramps they go back to normal?

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My wife stands on her feet at work. she gets cramps in her feet at night. what can she take and or eat to help stop the foot cramps?

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

When i stretch during the night i sometimes get these awful leg or foot cramps and have to get out of bed to walk them out , what do they come from?

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

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.

I have chronic calf & foot cramps when i relax my feet, and can feel/see muscles moving by themselves. this is worse at night. any insight?

Taking garcinia cambogia and green coffee extract and have been getting multiple charlie horses in my legs and foot cramps at night. why could this be?

What causes foot cramps?

What causes foot cramps/pains?

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