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What Causes Sharp Spasms In Calf Muscles Of An Elderly Woman?

experiencing sharp, quick, spasm type pain in calf muscle, maybe 6 -7 times today, just in the last three hrs., for the first time ever. I noticed a bruise on the skin in the area that I didn t previously know I had. I am 62 yrs, white American, female in good general health.
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to changes in electrolytes or deficiencies of vitamin D or b12. So better to check your electrolytes sodium, potassium, calcium etc. Also check the vitamin D and b12 levels in blood. If any of these are low then supplementation of those will be helpful to normalize your condition.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Sharp Spasms In Calf Muscles Of An Elderly Woman?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to changes in electrolytes or deficiencies of vitamin D or b12. So better to check your electrolytes sodium, potassium, calcium etc. Also check the vitamin D and b12 levels in blood. If any of these are low then supplementation of those will be helpful to normalize your condition. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.