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Thank you. I am a female 68 years old and have has an evening og foot cramps...3 to be exact..or 1 that seems to shift feet....I sprinkled some table salt in mt hand, very little, and took it and have drank approx 1/2 a gatorade and drink water all the time.. I was thinking maybe electrolytes (gatorade) or maybe salt...but I need some suggestions as what to...right now my foot aches but does not hurt...my calf is tight but not cramping...stress? Please don t say that....anyway..what are your suggestions as what I can do. I am not disabled aand am in good health. The only medication I take is a very low dose (25mg 1x day)metoprolol Tartratw. Thank you.
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It can be a magnesium and calcium deficiency. Some suggestions about the treatment are: -Gently stretch the muscle by flexing your foot. Keep it flexed until the pain goes away -stretch it. -Put heat on the cramped muscle with a warm towel or heating pad. -take magnesium and calcium supplements
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How Can Cramps In The Foot Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It can be a magnesium and calcium deficiency. Some suggestions about the treatment are: -Gently stretch the muscle by flexing your foot. Keep it flexed until the pain goes away -stretch it. -Put heat on the cramped muscle with a warm towel or heating pad. -take magnesium and calcium supplements Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.