Hi, I am 65 years old with RA, cancer survivor, also I have CAD. May 28, 2014 my face hurts, all parts of my face eyes, teeth, nose, head, food did not taste right and I am very emotional. Now my feet and hands get cramps on top of my feet and down the front of my legs, my hands and fore arms especially at night.
Hi, I think it is important that you get your blood calcium levels actually checked. Though the pain is severe, I doubt if it needs emergency attendance. When Calcium becomes too low, cramps become generalized, involuntary and some people start experiencing problems with the heart rate and sensitivity problems. If you are not experiencing any of these, you might not need to rush to the ER room, but getting blood Calcium levels checked is important. In case they are low, checking for blood Magnesium levels shall be important. The metabolism of Calcium and Magnesium go hand in hand. Untreated low Magnesium levels make correction of blood calcium difficult. It is also important to check your kidney function since they predispose to low blood calcium levels. Getting a good electrolyte panel done (including calcium and magnesium) are important. Left untreated, cardiac problems might intervene and could be dangerous. But I doubt from your description if it should be very low to deserve emergency care. Checking for local problems that can cause cramps is important too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon