Question 1

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 2

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 3

what do you do for foot cramps?

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Find the Cause: First you find the cause and then you correct it.

Question 4

how can i cope with foot cramps ?

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Night cramps: If they are at night try standing on a cold floor. If during the day when walking you may need an orthotic.

Question 5

what can cause horrible foot cramps?

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

Question 6

why am i having constant foot cramps?

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Many...: There can be many causes of this, but a common one is low mineral levels. Magnesium and potassium are the most common, but i suggest a nutritional evaluation to make sure. In the meantime, adding some magnesium and potassium supplements should be ok as long as you don't have any other conditions.

Question 7

what can be the source of foot cramps?

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Several: Dehtdration, overuse, improper arch support, tight shoes.

Question 8

what could be causing strange foot cramps?

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See below: Foot fatigue, overuse syndrome, dehydration, lack of proper support.

Question 9

what is the cause of foot cramps in general?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

do you still get foot cramps if your k is really low?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Low potasium can cause cramps in foot but there are other things that can cause it like a neuroma. Have it looked at.

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