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I get muscle cramps on my leg while getting up in the morning. how do i stop them from occurring ?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your PCP: for evaluation, labs and diagnosis followed by the appropriate treatment. Good luck.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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