Last night, the soul of my foot started spasming, and it was keeping me from being able to sleep. It's still spasming now. Does anyone know what is causing this and whether it will stop any time soon, it is causing me a lot of discomfort.
2007-10-09 18:52:34 · 7 answers · asked by Weasel 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
One thing you could try is to take a calcium supplement. That helps with spasms in the calf muscle. For relief now you might need to soak in a warm foot bath/bathtub. Gently massage the sole and stretch out your foot. Try not to curl your foot up, just stretch up.
You could google muscle spasm to get websites that give medical advice. It would be better than this general forum. I know the Mayo clinic has a medical info. site for the general public.
2007-10-09 20:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by LeslieAnn 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hand or Foot Spasms
Alternate Names : Carpopedal Spasm, Foot Spasms, Spasms of the Hands or Feet
Definition
Spasms are contractions of the hands, thumbs, feet, or toes that are sometimes seen with muscle cramps, twitching, and convulsions (tetany). They can be severe and painful.
Overview and considerations:
Spasms of the hands or feet may be an important early sign of tetany, a potentially life-threatening condition. Tetany is a manifestation of an abnormality in calcium level, which can be linked to the following:
1) Lack of vitamin D
2) Lessened function of the parathyroid glands (hypoparathyroidism)
3) Alkalosis in the body
4) Ingestion of alkaline salts
These spasms are usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Numbness
Tingling or a "pins-and-needles" feeling
Muscle weakness
Fatigue
Cramping
Twitching
Uncontrolled, purposeless, rapid motions
If vitamin D deficiency is the cause, supplemental vitamin D should be taken under the doctor's direction. Calcium supplements may help.
Hand or Foot Spasms: Common Causes
Muscle cramps, usually caused by sports or occupational muscle injury
Parkinson's disease and other neuromuscular conditions
Hypocalcemia
Causes diffuse, recurrent, or severe muscle cramping
Severe hypocalcemia can produce convulsions.
Hyperventilation. Calcium becomes temporarily unavailable to the body during hyperventilation.
2007-10-10 02:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like a mineral deficiency. Either Potassiun or Magnesium will releive the spasms. Try taking a multi-vitamin (or a pre-natal vitamin) daily for a week and the spasms should be gone. If you are still experiencing this discomfort, then see your doctor. Good luck!
2007-10-10 01:58:37 · answer #3 · answered by just_two_01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same problem from time to time. I was told that it was a pinched nerve in my back and a couple trips to the chiropractor took care of the problem. Also I was told that until I could get into see him to take some Tylenol to ease some of the pain.
Hope that helps!
2007-10-10 01:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by mnchick2695 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pinched nerve most likely, see a chiropractor. You could also try going to a used fitness equipment store (like Second Wind) and ask them if you could hang upside down on an inversion table if they have any (excellent for pinched nerves)
If that doesn't help, you should see a doctor. A buddy of mine had that restless leg syndrome, they gave him Parkinson's meds and now he's doing fine and sleeping good.
2007-10-10 02:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by a jaded angel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think you may have just pinched a nerve, get something to massage it for u and if nothing helps i would deffinetly say call a doc.
2007-10-10 01:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by x..Cassie..x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is a hug and kiss...HUUUUUUGGG!!!
2007-10-11 21:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by Nazlando 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋