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I woke up last night with a severe cramp in the muscle above my foot. My foot was pulled upward and it took several minutes before I could walk. What could be the cause? I take potassium citrate for stones and not sure if potassium could be a problem.
Hello. This could be from low potassium or low calcium or even a low vitamin D level. Even with the potassium citrate your potassium level could still be low. It may only be a one-time event but you should let your doctor know about it and get some blood work done
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What Causes Sever Cramp In Foot Muscle?
Hello. This could be from low potassium or low calcium or even a low vitamin D level. Even with the potassium citrate your potassium level could still be low. It may only be a one-time event but you should let your doctor know about it and get some blood work done