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A member asked:
I get this shooting pain in my legs in the middle of the night that will make my feet cramp and stiffen. it is very painful. what can it be?
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Couple of things: Nocturnal symptoms only, make one think of Restless leg syndrome but that shouldn't lead to cramping. Lumbar spine issues can lead to leg pain with cramps. You will need to talk with your doc and get an MRI on your back and possibly other studies to identify the cause of your leg symptoms.
Answered 10/4/2016
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