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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes nighttime leg cramps that result in extremly painful temporary contractures? what's it called?
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Restless leg syndrom: The most common causes are dehydration, magnesium deficiency or sciatica. Some people refer to this as restless leg syndrome.
Answered 1/8/2015
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