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Foot Cramping Issues

rms1954 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:29:26 GMT

I can't sleep at night with this foot issue. Started in one foot and ankle now both are causing sleepless nights, walking and balance issues. Finally seeing a neurologist but could not get an appt until MAY. I slept a total of about 2 hours last night. First thing upon waking up my toes are so cramped and distored in all directions I have to physically ease them back into position. I look like a freak and it hurts.

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KACEE1115 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:37:42 GMT

@rms1954 I have had this issue with cramping severely in my legs and down to my feet. Thankfully I have gotten past it but I went through it for several months. I would have to hop out of bed and just try to walk around the room and massage calf, etc. I did try to start hydrating more, not sure if that's what helped or not. Good luck.

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buddysgirl — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:41:49 GMT

Are you taking any type statin drugs for cholestrol?

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rms1954 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:44:17 GMT

@buddysgirl wrote:
Are you taking any type statin drugs for cholestrol?

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SilleeMee — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:55:36 GMT

Maybe change the shoes you're wearing and also consider possible dehydration so stay hydrated.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:10:05 GMT

Is it cramping or "restless leg syndrome"?

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newname0 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:13:11 GMT

Have you gotten vaccinated?

I have found since getting all three shots that I have developed pain in my legs in the bone areas in the front of my legs as well as in the muscles.

I found flexing my leg would relieve the pain. The pain also comes when I go for a walk.

This has never happened to me before so I think the vaccines have reactivated some kind of arthritis that was present in my body before getting vaccinated.

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geezerette — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:13:15 GMT

Low potassium?

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Krimpette — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:23:32 GMT

I have been plagued by leg and foot cramps since forever! For leg cramps, every night before bed I massage my calf area and ankle to top of foot area with Theraworx. Additionally, I have a wide variety of topicals I use as needed, such as BenGay, BioFreeze, Amish Origins cream, etc. I usually put socks on, but seem to be able to take them off through the night.

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drizzellla — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:42:55 GMT

@rms1954 Boy, do I know how you feel. This past year I have had leg cramps like crazy. In fact I am starting to get hand cramps too.

I have found Pedialyte or pickle juice help. I can actually go back to sleep.

The problem with Pedialyte is you have to use the entire bottle within 48 hours. I generally do not drink more than a cup. So alot is wasted.

I always have a bottle of pickle juice handy. It seems I get the cramps more often now.

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redbird — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:45:49 GMT

Have you considered seeing a podiatrist for your foot cramping issues?

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Jaspersmom — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:53:03 GMT

I'm dealing with this now. I get terrible foot cramps that actually lock up my toes. I was an avid walker but stopped when Covid hit. I'm just getting back to it now and I know I'm really out of shape. I've found that because my leg muscles are so weak from not using them, I can't walk as fast or long as I did. One thing that might help you is stretching. Also check what kind of footwear you're wearing and find something that will support your feet, especially your arches. There is also a mineral supplement that some people have found helpful, but I can't remember which one. Perhaps magnesium but not sure. When your feet cramp up, stand in place and step hard on the floor. Then walk around. I find too if I slip into padded slippers I wear, it relieves the pain and cramping.

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Love orchids — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:55:40 GMT

My husband gets leg cramps at night and finds that eating 1/2 a banana everyday for potassium helps as well as Theraworx sprayed on the cramp for immediate relief. it's OTC at any drug store.

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kansasbaker — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:58:26 GMT

Try taking a drink of tonic water when you have foot and or leg cramps. I get very bad cramps in my feet a calves all I do is take a drink of tonic water and the cramps go away usually before I can get back into bed. Tonic water is very inexpensive, I get the kind with the screw on cap (33 oz.) it will stay fizzy for weeks in the refrigerator. My Dr. had recommend this, and I thought he was crazy, but then I decided to give it a try. It really works, my brother and my sister also have the same cramping problem, and it works for them too.

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Desertdi — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:30:36 GMT

One tablet works for me...

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:39:05 GMT

@rms1954 Try magnesium supplement. Often magnesium deficiency causes leg cramps....I get them too...

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Bri369 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:01:02 GMT

On another thread you said you weighed 65 pounds. I'm sure you are nutritionally deficient in a lot of vitamins and minerals which can be causing the cramping. Dehydration is a very serious condition. You might consider going to the ER to be evaluated.

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KathyM23 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:07:37 GMT

So far I have not had foot or leg cramping but every night at least twice I have really bad back cramping which seems to occur with noises in my head. This wakes me up several times a night and when I wake I am coming out of a dream. Very weird. Been to PC doctor, Neurologist, ENT and this is new to them. Cramping with head noise. Most sleep I can get at a time is 3 hours, then wake with cramping.

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aoldgirl — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:08:02 GMT

I also have this problem and the only and I mean only soultion I have found works and works every time is to drink a 6 to 8 oz glass of Tonic Water, with Qunine. I have tried the bananna, potstasium, pickle juice, mustard, walking it off, more water during the day. for me these are not much good. But a big glass of Tonic water with Quinine is the only thing that will make it go away. Its in the grocery store.

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RedTop — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:16:51 GMT

I deal with this issue as well, and have found that my shoes play a big part in how often I deal with this problem.

Solid, structured shoes are a must for me all the time. I never walk barefoot, and do not own flip flops or any type of flat soled shoe. All of my shoes must be solid, and supportive, but Skechers do not work for me.

A new pair of Birkenstock shoes was purchased last year, and am still trying to adjust to wearing them, as they do make my feet and legs cramp if I wear the shoes more than 2 hours at a time.