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Every night i get a really bad left leg cramp that wakes me. when ii get up in the morning ii can barely put any weight on it.what does this mean?
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Nutrition?: Could be lack of calcium in your diet, could be pinched nerve from your lower back, less likely vascular. Try stretching, strengthening, adequate calcium, or a glass of tonic water before bed.
Answered 12/20/2012
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