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What Causes Severe Cramps In Shin And Toes?
Question: For the past five nights I have had severe shin and toe cramps. I have done pretty much everything . Drank bitter lemon,tonic water,potassium tablets ,leg cramp tablets,soaked in a tub with epson salt heating pads and magnesium.. Nothing has helped
I have been having issues with my back and am not sure if this is the problem . I had just ten a steroidal injection I honestly am at my wits end no sleep, can't get relief so frustrated.
I have been having issues with my back and am not sure if this is the problem . I had just ten a steroidal injection I honestly am at my wits end no sleep, can't get relief so frustrated.
Brief Answer:
There can be deficiency of vitamin D and Calcium
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
i have studied your case and I can understand your condition. Cramps are common problem in above 50 years of age. i think you are having deficiency of calcium and D3. This is causing weak muscles and cramping.I have following suggestions for you.
1.Get your serum D3 and B12 level.
2.Take Carnisure tablet one daily to make your muscles stronger.
3.Take a glass of salt whenever you have cramps.
4.Avoid certain foods like rice, pulses. Take plenty of milk, paneer, chicken.
5.Tablet calcium 1000 mg daily and 60000 unit vitamin D 3 per week for six weeks.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if their is any other followup questions.
thanks
There can be deficiency of vitamin D and Calcium
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
i have studied your case and I can understand your condition. Cramps are common problem in above 50 years of age. i think you are having deficiency of calcium and D3. This is causing weak muscles and cramping.I have following suggestions for you.
1.Get your serum D3 and B12 level.
2.Take Carnisure tablet one daily to make your muscles stronger.
3.Take a glass of salt whenever you have cramps.
4.Avoid certain foods like rice, pulses. Take plenty of milk, paneer, chicken.
5.Tablet calcium 1000 mg daily and 60000 unit vitamin D 3 per week for six weeks.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if their is any other followup questions.
thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I have been on a rx vitamin D of the amount you prescribed as well as calcium.
I don't know what carnisure or paneer is or even where I could find them. I will certainly give them a try if you could point me in the direction
I don't know what carnisure or paneer is or even where I could find them. I will certainly give them a try if you could point me in the direction
Brief Answer:
paneer is a milk product
Detailed Answer:
hello,
Paneer is a milk product.It is called cheese cottage in your part of the world. You should take as much dairy products as possible. If you can not take milk then take egg,chicken, fish.
Also it is good that you are taking vitamin D and calcium. Carnisure is a muscle strengthening medicine. it contains acyl carnitine. You can discuss this with your physician.
Thanks
paneer is a milk product
Detailed Answer:
hello,
Paneer is a milk product.It is called cheese cottage in your part of the world. You should take as much dairy products as possible. If you can not take milk then take egg,chicken, fish.
Also it is good that you are taking vitamin D and calcium. Carnisure is a muscle strengthening medicine. it contains acyl carnitine. You can discuss this with your physician.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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