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What can cause the tendons in the top of your feet to cramp and draw/ have tried taking magnesium and eating foods with lots of potassium?

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See below: It could be due to dehydration or overuses, or pressure on the top of the feet.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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