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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?
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Potassium, Magnesium: 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.
Answered 12/12/2012
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I would recommend : She makes sure to wear a good supportive soe with arch supports. Compression socks or hosiery as well. I would recommend a magnesium supplement. I like magox 400mg take as directed on the bottle.
Answered 9/13/2012
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