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Fractured Foot, Lower Leg Cast, Muscle Cramps In Foot, Treatment ?
My husband broke a bone in his foot and now has a lower leg cast. He has been experiencing some muscle cramping in his foot/ calf which is disrupting his sleep. is there anything we can do to help this? (Stretches, supplements etc)
Mon, 7 May 2012
Sometimes cramping of muscles is caused by an electrolyte imbalance. Potassium may help relieve some types of cramping. Bananas are a good source of potassium. If cramping continues, see your family physician for some prescription medication for cramping.
Be well,
Dr. Kimberly
Be well,
Dr. Kimberly
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