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How To Get Rid Of The Cramps In My Legs At Night?
I ve been having cramps in my legs at night while sleeping for quite some time now, perhaps 2 or 3 times a night. Sometimes the pain is in my calves, or in my feet, either in the arch of my right foot, or starting on the top side of my left foot. It s been happening now for about 3 months; nothing in particular before that with the exception of the odd time, which is probably quite normal. It seems to be worsening; is there anything I should or could be doing about it?
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Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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This is incredibly common. This can be due to an electrolyte problem and supplements of magnesium and potassium MIGHT be helpful. Mostly, it is an age related problem beginning about age 40 and needs some medication to lower the symptoms.
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This is incredibly common. This can be due to an electrolyte problem and supplements of magnesium and potassium MIGHT be helpful. Mostly, it is an age related problem beginning about age 40 and needs some medication to lower the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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