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How do i stop my leg muscle spasms? take potassium? take magnesium? what else?

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?Restless leg syndro: This could be a sign of restless leg syndrome but it first requires evaluation to help determine the cause which could be due to electrolytes, hormones, nerve (central or peripheral), or other disease processes.

Answered 9/12/2012

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