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How Can Excruciating Leg Cramps From The Toes To The Legs Be Treated?

I am having excruciating leg cramps that start in my toe and go all the way up my leg. It feels like my bones are stretched to the limit and very tight with severe pain. It takes walking for the pain to finally subside. This has been happening every night for a week. Please help.
Fri, 14 Sep 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

One of the common cause for leg cramps Is calcium deficiency or hypocalcemia. Low calcium leads to increased muscle irritability and muscle spasms.

Please get yourself checked for serum levels of calcium phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase levels in the blood. If the report shows hypocalcemia treatment is calcium supplements.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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How Can Excruciating Leg Cramps From The Toes To The Legs Be Treated?

Hi, One of the common cause for leg cramps Is calcium deficiency or hypocalcemia. Low calcium leads to increased muscle irritability and muscle spasms. Please get yourself checked for serum levels of calcium phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase levels in the blood. If the report shows hypocalcemia treatment is calcium supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon