Toes curling

[akgirlsrock]

Remind me what causes it, is it lack of dopamine? I get Botox in feet and lower legs I don't get cramping in legs, but toes seem to curl once in a while, I ate to soon after I took my pills. So I had to use my Inbrija ,84 mg. and it stopped. I'm trying not to use to much, I don't like the idea of inhaling something into your lungs. I was thinking how scary it would be if I didn't have the Botox for cramping, my lower legs would cramp bad it was painful. I take magnesium, B1, melatonin, C. Thank you, Maria

[park_bear]

You have answered your own question - Inbrija put a stop to the toes curling, thereby demonstrating it was a lack of dopamine.

[pdpatient]

Hi Maria. @park_bear is right in concurring with your own assessment and I second the hypothesis. An MDS would of course make the final call 🤔

I am curious, why Inbriga? I hope that you are seeing an MDS and not a general Neurologist.

RKM

[akgirlsrock in reply to pdpatient]

The inbrija works fast 10 to 15 minutes and not having to go through the intestinal track, getting into system fast.

[Astra7]

I can literally watch my toes uncurl as the meds start to work. It’s lack of dopamine in my case.

[Kia17]

Avoid acidic foods . Squeezing a lemon in a glass of Lukewarm water and drinking an hour before bedtime helps alot.Avoid nuts like walnuts and animal protein. Avoid coffee. Eating leafy green vegetables can also help immensely.

[Despe]

Did you ever try Magnesium oil instead of Botox? Are you taking any kind of Magnesium supplements?

[akgirlsrock in reply to Despe]

I use lotion but I'm out ,the oil makes me itch, I was thinking of trying to make some lotion, it might be more economical.

[Despe in reply to akgirlsrock]

Yes, you can add magnesium oil to your body lotion, preferably fragrance free. If you search HU, upper right-hand box "Search HealthUnlocked," you will find Art's posts on Magnesium. He was/is my teacher!

[glenandgerry in reply to Despe]

Mine too!

[rebtar]

lack of dopamine. I also have this problem if I take meds too soon after eating protein containing meal.

[jeffmayer]

Me too but only for About15 minutes in the morning waiting for my meds to kick in after that no problems

[Manypony]

Toe curling is among my most aggravating symptoms. It wakes me up in the morning and barely stops at night. I also use a toe separator called “correct toes” which is currently keeping my sanity. I’m using mucuna for dopamine but still at a low dose.....

[Manypony]

I have a toe separator called “correct toes” it’s excellent

[beehive23]

Dystonia. ....

[Vjbaiocco]

Normally when I wake up in the mornings my left toes tingle and sometimes curling. I take 1 gram of B1 Thiamin hcl and discomfort stops within 15 minutes. I have breakfast and about an hour later I take my first carbidopa levidopa. 15 minutes later my toes start curling. I take another gram of B1 and the curling stops. I basically take my meds according to how my body feels. I take anywhere between 1 gram to 3 grams of B1 a day. Sometimes I take my 3rd c/l before bed. For sleeping I take Trazodone 50 mg tablet and I sleep very well. Without it, I'm awake most of the night.