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What Causes Cramps And Numbness In Feet And Toes Post Rotator Cuff Surgery?
Have been suffering latley with my feet drawing up in the middle of the nite, kinda like a Charlie horse and I have to stand up and slowly work it out . First it was only my left foot last nite it was my right and my toes curl in when that happens? What s up have recently have rotator cuff surgery x4 just got off my sling not on meds anymore. Thinking its loss of potassium?
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Sat, 15 Oct 2016
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Hello,
As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedic and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedic and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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