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My hand cramps up when i'm sleeping, why?

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Hand cramps sleeping: Brain disorder chronic kidney disease and dialysis damage to a single nerve or nerve group (mononeuropathy) or multiple nerves (polyneuropathy) that are connected to muscles dehydration (not having enough fluids in your body) peripheral neuropathy., decreased mg, calcium, vitamin d. Please see you doctor. Refer to: www.Healthcentral.Com and type in hand and foot spasms.

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Answered 3/12/2018

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