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I have severe leg cramps in calves and knee area at night i drink plenty water and take no chol meds. i have a l5 problem. no thryoid disease.
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I would make : Sure your circulation is okay perhaps thru arterial dopplers and if okay consider taking magox 400mg this is a magnesium supplement sold without prescription.
Answered 8/16/2020
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