Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Foot cramps can be caused by dehydration, so it’s important to drink enough water.Wearing shoes that don’t fit well or don’t provide support can ...

If you’ve ever had to stop mid-run due to a foot cramp, you’ll know that it’s a horrible, painful experience. These spasms usually happen in the arches of your feet – and can, quite literally, stop ...

You're drifting off to sleep when suddenly a sharp, stabbing feeling in your foot jolts you awake. A foot cramp can be alarming and painful, but almost everyone will experience them at some point or ...

A muscle cramp is an unexpected tightening or contraction of one or more muscles in the body. These involuntary episodes can be quite painful as the muscle contracts and is unable to relax. They may ...

Leg and foot cramps are very common. I find this to be a prevalent issue in my practice and many suffer from cramping almost every night. This breaks up sleep and can cause insomnia and fatigue.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 76-year-old husband has severe muscle cramps. Originally it occurred in his legs, but now it also affects his hands and feet. He screams in pain. Recently he had an attack and asked ...

You've probably brushed off leg pain more than once. A little cramp after a long walk, a heaviness in your calves by evening, ...

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Just when I thought I had a real handle on panic attacks (after all, I wrote a book on the topic), something new came to my attention. A number of people have recently mentioned that, during a panic ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a healthy 73-year-old female. I take 40 milligrams of Lipitor daily for elevated blood cholesterol, and that is my only medication. For years, perhaps 30, even before starting ...