Itâs tough enough to deal with student loan debt you canât pay when youâre a 20-something, but imagine dealing with it when youâre in your 60s or 70s. âThis population often gets ignored because people hear the words âstudent loansâ and they think 20-year-olds,â says Persis Yu, a staff attorney with the National Consumer Law Center.
Medical conditions such as diabetes can cause foot cramps due to the lack of oxygen supplied to the feet. It is very important that you eat properly and get enough vitamins and minerals. A lack of potassium in your system can cause cramps in your feet and legs. Vitamin D is also important to healthy feet and bones.
Dehydration is the excessive loss of fluids in the body. Low levels of calcium and potassium may also cause muscle cramps, since both minerals contribute to healthy muscle function. Low blood supply to your legs and feet can cause cramping in those areas when you exercise, walk, or participate in physical activities. In some cases, a medical condition can cause muscle cramps. These conditions include: 1  spinal nerve compression, which can cause muscle cramps in your legs when walking or standing. 2  alcoholism. 3  pregnancy. 4  kidney failure.