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What Causes Foot Cramps After Consuming Coffee?
hello, my question is why do I experience mostly foot cramps after I drink coffee, water at the end of the day. am I giving myself too much liquid. Throughout the rest of the day I drink additionally 4 cups of coffee and 68 oz of water, but its only after I drink my last cup of regular coffee and 16z of water in the evening that I get the cramps. Is this too much liquid?
Mon, 8 May 2017
Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
- Increased water intake is not likely to cause foot cramps On the other hand dehydration leads to muscle cramps ... so increased water intake is liable to help muscle health.
- Over use or muscular exertion leads to muscle cramps. & Coffee is known to stimulate energy & muscular activity.. In that sense coffee can be blamed for feet cramps,
- Less calcium / phosphorus & magnesium can lead to cramps.
Please try to restrict coffee when you are taking calcium supplement ( it is known to hamper calcium absorption from food) -- but coffee is does not affect calcium suply to muscles through blood.
* Try to get supplements for calcium/ magnesium & phosphorous ( milk, cereals, veges & salads)
- Avoid over use of muscles.
_ Do regular exercises for improved blood circulation.
* consult doctor for expert advise if this does not help.
Thanks
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
- Increased water intake is not likely to cause foot cramps On the other hand dehydration leads to muscle cramps ... so increased water intake is liable to help muscle health.
- Over use or muscular exertion leads to muscle cramps. & Coffee is known to stimulate energy & muscular activity.. In that sense coffee can be blamed for feet cramps,
- Less calcium / phosphorus & magnesium can lead to cramps.
Please try to restrict coffee when you are taking calcium supplement ( it is known to hamper calcium absorption from food) -- but coffee is does not affect calcium suply to muscles through blood.
* Try to get supplements for calcium/ magnesium & phosphorous ( milk, cereals, veges & salads)
- Avoid over use of muscles.
_ Do regular exercises for improved blood circulation.
* consult doctor for expert advise if this does not help.
Thanks
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