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I suffer frequently from muscle cramps ( legs, feet, hands, stomach), even though i take a potassium supplement. what's wrong? how do i stop this?

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Muscle cramps: Get an evaluation. Were you prescribed potassium due to a low level in your blood? If so, have your blood level tested. There could be other causes of muscle cramps such as a neuropathy, vascular problems, or medications like statins for cholesterol.

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Answered 8/13/2018

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