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How To Treat Foot And Toe Cramps,weight Gain While On Synthroid?
I am taking synthroid and have been for a little over a year. I ve been having foot and toe cramps for about the last 9 months and have gained about 60 pounds in the past 9 months. When I first starting taking synthroid I lost about 40 pounds and felt great, then my Dr. upped the dosage to 75
Mon, 26 May 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies. Following measure will help- *Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance. *Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch. *Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax. *Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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How To Treat Foot And Toe Cramps,weight Gain While On Synthroid?
Hello, Thanks for your query. Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies. Following measure will help- *Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance. *Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch. *Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax. *Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care