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Horrible lower leg pain immediately after exercising, what this is?

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Many possibilities: It may just be low potassium or magnesium but any "horrible" pain should be evaluated asap. See a doctor.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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