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A 66-year-old female asked:

What are possible causes for waking with extremely painful leg cramps in my calf which cause my foot to twist to the side do that i can't even walk.

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered

40 years experience

Could be: Intermittent caudication though it usually make your foot twist. Get checked for blood flow through legs.

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