What Causes Involuntary Movement Of Toes?

Posted on Mon, 20 Oct 2014

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Question : 32 yr old female, i have asthma and taking singulair tab with symbicort inhaler for it. i did a surgery to correct a bunion in my right foot a year ago with 2 screws in place. for the past few months, i noticed that my right foot toes are moving on their own and it only stops for seconds then comes back. they move in rhythmic side to side movements. what can be the cause and is there any treatment?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamins and Anxiolytic drugs may be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,

After going through your query I concluded that you are having rhythmic side to side movements of toes which can due to anxiety and weakness of muscle both of which can be due some systemic absorption of some steroid inhaler drugs you are taking . Steroids are known to cause nervousness, restlessness and Muscle weakness. As a treatment of it you can take Vitamin ,trace element and calcium supplement. Anxiolytic drugs may be helpful.

You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Wishing you good health.
Take care

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