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What Causes Muscles Spasms In Toes, Foot And Leg?

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Posted on Mon, 30 May 2016
Question: I WOKE UP WITH MY TOES (FIRST ONE FOOT STARTED, THEN THEE OTHER) DRAWING UPWARD. AFFECTED THREE TOES, THEN MY FOOT STARTED WANTING TO TURN DOWN. TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN BUT COULD NOT HOLD THEM DOWN. GOT UP AND IT WENT AWAY WHEN I CAME TO TYPE. WONDER IF LOW MAGNESIUM OR THE FACT THAT I AM DIABETIC (PRE) OR COULD MY FOOT HAVE BEEN COLD? I AM ABOUT TO TAKE A HORIZANT FOR LET CRAMPS AND A POTASSIUM. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nerves dysfunction.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Muscles spasms or cramps are mainly related to nerves dysfunction.

All these conditions that you mention in your question may cause nerves dysfunction, but is necessary to find the exact cause of your symptoms by tests too.

In my opinion, nerve conduction study, blood tests about electrolytes levels and sugar levels should be carried out to confirm the correct cause.

Since you discussed in the past about your concerns with a Neurologist, you should discuss these issues with him too.

In mean time, potassium supplement and medication to relieve cramps ore okay to be used.

Further treatment steps should be decided after the tests results.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
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What Causes Muscles Spasms In Toes, Foot And Leg?

Brief Answer: Nerves dysfunction. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Muscles spasms or cramps are mainly related to nerves dysfunction. All these conditions that you mention in your question may cause nerves dysfunction, but is necessary to find the exact cause of your symptoms by tests too. In my opinion, nerve conduction study, blood tests about electrolytes levels and sugar levels should be carried out to confirm the correct cause. Since you discussed in the past about your concerns with a Neurologist, you should discuss these issues with him too. In mean time, potassium supplement and medication to relieve cramps ore okay to be used. Further treatment steps should be decided after the tests results. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.