The protein that prions are made of (PrP) is found throughout the body, even in healthy people and animals. However, PrP found in infectious material has a different structure and is resistant to proteases, the enzymes in the body that can normally break down proteins.ll known prion diseases in mammals affect the structure of the brain or other neural tissue and all are currently untreatable and universally fatal. Prions are not considered living organisms because they are misfolded protein molecules which may propagate by transmitting a misfolded protein state.
Three Parts:Getting Immediate ReliefPreventing Future CrampsSeeking Medical AttentionCommunity Q&A. Foot cramps usually develop suddenly and cause a sharp and intense pain that lasts for about three minutes. Your feet and toes are a common place for cramps and spasms to happen. Your feet carry around your body weight all day long, sometimes walking, standing, or moving more quickly, and often in shoes that do not fit properly.
Massage your foot. In addition to stretching your foot or toes that are cramping, remove your shoes and socks and gently massage the area. 1  Keep your foot and toes in the stretched position as you massage the area. 2  Gently massage your foot and locate the hardened muscle that is cramping. The arch of the foot and the toes are the most common areas of the foot where cramping occurs. 2  Stretch your arches by grabbing your toes with your hand while seated, and pull them upward until you feel a stretch in your arch.