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I've been having really bad leg cramps in my left leg after running. am i low on some minerals?
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Maybe: Dehydration, low potassium can contribute to cramping. Try hydration, repletion with banana, oj. Stretching, ice massages can help. Consider venous disease as a cause, and seek serves of a phlebologist to evaluate the veins in your legs.
Answered 1/17/2020
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