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Suggest Medication For Cramps And Pain In Right Foot Due To Strain

I drove from Ft. Lauderdale to Orlando non-stop. When I arrived, my right foot was cramping very badly. I am on prednisone for an eye problem related to Grave s a Disease. I took Tylenol and used warm towels for the pain. However, the next day, I woke up and my left foot hurts, I had to limp all day. Today is Wednesday and it s worse. I am allergic to all NSAID drugs. I am on vacation so I could really use your advice. I am visiting from another country. What should I do? Warm towels etc? Thank you.
posted on Sun, 10 Aug 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for your query.

After going through the description, I understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Most of the time, leg cramps occur for no known reason, and they're usually harmless. In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems.

Infact, till date there is no clear cut evidence for the cause of muscle cramps. But the most common cited theories include -
- Altered neuromuscular control
- Dehydration
- Electrolyte depletion
- Poor conditioning
- Muscle fatigue
- Doing a new activity
Self-care Activities that might help prevent night leg cramps include:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before you go to bed
• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice
• Walking or jiggling the leg
• Taking a hot shower or warm bath
• Foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit may be helpful in relieving muscle cramps

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Medication For Cramps And Pain In Right Foot Due To Strain

Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through the description, I understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Most of the time, leg cramps occur for no known reason, and they re usually harmless. In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems. Infact, till date there is no clear cut evidence for the cause of muscle cramps. But the most common cited theories include - - Altered neuromuscular control - Dehydration - Electrolyte depletion - Poor conditioning - Muscle fatigue - Doing a new activity Self-care Activities that might help prevent night leg cramps include: • Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration • Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before you go to bed • Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice • Walking or jiggling the leg • Taking a hot shower or warm bath • Foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit may be helpful in relieving muscle cramps I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care