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How do you typically treat cramping fasciculation syndrome or benign fasciculation? my father is having terrible nocturnal cramping and can't sleep.

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Magnesium: Has he tried taking magnesium? Magnesium deficiency is rather common. Also a good leg, calf stretching program before going to bed may help. I assume a neurologist has already evaluated him.

Answered 4/8/2016

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