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Bad cramps in both feet for 1 year. been on water pill 12 years, i do have mild oa in big toe. potassium was 3.5 about a month ago good pulse in feet?

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You might want to : Try magnesium supplements and get evaluated for an orthotic.

Answered 5/21/2014

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