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Suggest Treatment For Painful Cramps On Ankles
Last couple of nights I ve been having very painful cramps just above the ankles (both). They last about 10-15 minutes despite massaging, thumping, loading, etc. The cramps pulls my big toe up, and pushing down on them helps momentarily but I can t get relaxed. Had surgery for bilateral hammertoes when 17 (I am 87 now). Had these bouts before, always cramps below the knee. Any suggestions as to diet? Potassium? Magnesium? The cramping occurs several hours after I go to bed. Thanx.
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to muscle cramps. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen. I also suggest to continue using magnesium supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to muscle cramps. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen. I also suggest to continue using magnesium supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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