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What Causes Severe Foot Cramps In A Patient With Foot Neuropathy?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015
Question: I HAVE NEUROPATHY IN MY FEET AND TAKE BOTH CYMBALTA AND LYRICA. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS I ALSO HAVE BAD FOOT CRAMPS SEVERAL TIMES A NITE.....WAKES ME UP EACH TIME ALONG WITH THE REGULAR PAIN OF NEUROPATHY. ARE THESE 2 RELATED?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes these may be related.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
yes these symptoms may be related.
I will advise you carnitine for muscle cramp which you can start consulting your doctor.
drink plenty of water and juices to reduce cramp.
You can increase dose of cymbalta consulting your doctor.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Severe Foot Cramps In A Patient With Foot Neuropathy?

Brief Answer: yes these may be related. Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. yes these symptoms may be related. I will advise you carnitine for muscle cramp which you can start consulting your doctor. drink plenty of water and juices to reduce cramp. You can increase dose of cymbalta consulting your doctor. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.