Foot cramps dehydration
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Injury, Dehydration, Low blood calcium, magnesium, Vigorous activity,Rest Cramps, Contractures or Dystonic cramps.
Your symptoms seem to best fit rest cramps. They are described as follows:
Rest cramps: Cramps at rest are very common, especially in older adults, but may be experienced at any age, including childhood. Rest cramps often occur during the night.
I am 37 weeks. For the last 3 days I have been experiencing Charlie horse like cramps on both legs, upper thighs/inner thighs. I thought maybe dehydration but it's consistent every night at the same time. What's going on?
The various causes of foot cramps or tightening or painful contraction in the middle of foot are an over exerted foot poor foot circulation, lack of potassium, dehydration, pinched nerves due to electrical impulse from brain not reaching the muscles, alcohol or tobacco use, nutritional deficiency, etc. sciatica has been the previous culprit causing pain in back and thigh and leg cramps. This could be pinched nerve in the leg or foot.
Causes for me are usually overexertion during the day (for me it happens mostly at night), improper stretching and dehydration. But there is a long list of what causes it. It is usually just one foot for me at a time. Sometimes it goes up further in the foot and calf.
Wonder if that is what you are talking about? Good idea to ask that, Barb!
Cramps are usually due to low electrolytes and dehydration. Magnesium supplements are great for handling cramps. Do not take over about 250mg combined per day while preg though. Preferably ask your doc if its OK before adding one in. My ob approved a low dose in addition to my prenatal, said said it would help cramps and palpitations. Also can prevent preeclampsia. Your prenatal should have a little so just read your labels. Don't want too much.
Legs cramps can be signs of dehydration or potassium deficiency. Drink lots of water and eat a banana.
I get foot and leg and even body cramps but have had them for years due to probably the diuretic I take for edema from my cirrhosis.
For me actually I seem to have fewer cramps on Harvoni but still get them occasionally
Best to ask your doctor if your symptoms cause concern. Make sure you are hydrating enough it can help with the headachs.
You need a physician for detailed assessment since these could be foot cramps due to dehydration, electrolytes disturbances including sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium, vitamin B12 and D deficiencies can also cause foot cramps, lack of rest and fatigue, over vigorous exercise are some common causes for cramps in the calves.
At night laying in bed my back aches like a tooth ache and sometimes my legs feel almost numb from the knees down and I have a strong urge to stretch my legs, I also suffer form leg cramps and Foot cramps on the top of my foot. I think it's all related to the fall. what do you think? and how can I find relief?
I'm pregnant with my first child.(girl) I'm 36 weeks this Friday .. Due July 18(32 days to go).... And every night for the last 3 days I've been getting leg cramps at night when I'm sleeping.. Last night I even got it in both legs at the same time. Anyone else experience this before or going through it now.. Why an I getting them and how can I get them to stop happening..?? One of my customers told me to eat a banana at least one a day ..
Could be dehydration if the cramps aren't too bad. Drink plenty of fluids (water, all-natural juices, not soda or coffee). But I do agree with the above comment.
Also, make sure he is drinking plenty of water. This could also be a sign of dehydration. Just my suggestion. Someone else may have more suggestions. Keep checking your post.
I am a Type 1 diabetic who has recently been suffering from leg, foot, toe, ankle, thigh, and even hand cramps so bad that I can hardly stand it. I get the foot and leg and ankle cramps usually in the middle of the night, and then can't sleep. It is almost a nightly occurance. My ankle sort of keeps cramping up, and then it spreads to my toes and calf. It is absolutely unbearable. I am wondering if ANYONE can tell me where to start to find out what is causing this.
Well, if muscle cramps are due to dehydration and electrolyte balance, then this can get aggravated in summers and in hot weather. I would suggest you get the blood levels of the following checked if they have not already been checked: potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, or vitamins B1, B3, or B6 and Vitamin D. Generally deficiencies of any of the above can cause muscle cramps in localized or generalized areas of the body.
Usually dehydration causes the cramps. Drink plenty of water and try eating a banana a day the potassium helps. Also Indian tonic water helps stop the cramp, just a little as the quinine helps.
I put the arch of my foot on something cold. I keep our glass water change bottle next to the bed. Instant relief. I've done this will all of my pregnancies. And eat bananas.
I am 35 weeks and every since about Sunday night I have been having cramping and sharp pains in my abdomen and back. I drink plenty of water each day so I doubt it's dehydration. They are on again off again pains that last about maybe 2-3 hours I called my doctor the other day and they told me to drink water and rest well today I noticed the pains are coming back again. It's this a sign of labor?
I've been having constant foot cramps. Podiatrist recommended some stretches and stuff, but also suggested a thyroid test.
FT3 is 3.22 (2.57-4.43)
FT4 is 1.17 (0.64-1.77)
TSH is 4.24 (0.27-4.2)
Anti-Tg is 41.14 (1000 (<5.61)
So the TSH is just a hair too high, but the anti-TPO is off the chart. Is there a thyroid problem or not? What does this mean? I've got an appointment with an endocrinologist, but I just want to get ahead of the game.
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