Ada has started getting muscle spasms in her fingers and toes. Similar to a charley horse, the muscles or tendons or something cramp up, causing the fingers or toes to become stiff and pull in one direction. When they are bad they can be painful up to her elbow or knee.
The family Dr suggested it could be a potassium difficiency due to the low sodium diet and suggested just keeping plenty of bananas in the house. The specialist said this is something they see that they can't explain. He said they have tried all sorts of things but don't see a consistent response, but it seems to go away after a time.
For now, when she does get a cramp we have found that working the area, having her open and close her hands or walk on her feet, seems to work out the cramp and then she is fine for a time. They do not happen too frequently, probably less than daily, and are more curiosity and nuisance than a problem.
Aren't these bodies of ours a curiosity?
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I get cramps in my toes all the time (I chalk it up to years of dancing). It helps me most if I sort of roll the ball ofmy foot, as if I am going to stand on my toes. Hope that helps.
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