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What Causes Muscle Spasms, Leg Cramps In Calf When Fractured 5th Metatarsal?
I fractured my 5th metatarsal and have a cast on for 4 weeks now but I m getting increasing muscle spasms and leg cramps in my calf, I am taking 1200 mg calcium , vitamen d, and now magnesium, eating bananas, and drinking lots of water and powerades, I saw my orthopedic dr yesterday and he said it was fine, but I m scared something is going wrong? He said as long as it s not hot or stabbing pain which could be a blood clot that it s ok!
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Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I do not think this is a serious problem.
It is the normal stiffnes and muscle spasm after 4 weeks in cast. I would suggest you to do some physiotherapy and it will go away after few weeks.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I do not think this is a serious problem.
It is the normal stiffnes and muscle spasm after 4 weeks in cast. I would suggest you to do some physiotherapy and it will go away after few weeks.
Dr. Selmani
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