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Suggest Treatment For Leg Cramps In Calves

I experience leg cramps in my caves when I do any lengthy walking, i.e dog, grocery store. I was told that maybe I should take magnesium supplement. I don t know anything about that except it is in Milk of Magnesium.
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Do not take any supplement without a doctors prescription, as excessive magneisium can also cause side effects. So speak to your doctor first and then go about any supplements, but in the meantime stay well hydrated.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Treatment For Leg Cramps In Calves

Hi Do not take any supplement without a doctors prescription, as excessive magneisium can also cause side effects. So speak to your doctor first and then go about any supplements, but in the meantime stay well hydrated. Best wishes.