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What can i do about painful leg cramps?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Cramp your style: Before you can do anything about leg cramps it is best to try to find the cause. Not always an easy thing to now. Are the cramps in the calf? These are typical. Can be caused by overuse, positional, low calcium, potassium, dehydration just to mention some. You must consider back problems and even the side effects of some drugs. It is probably best to see a physician for help wading thru it all.
Answered 5/13/2015
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Statins: are a problem I hear from many many older men. Have to talk with your doc about the trade- off if you find that is the cause.
Answered 5/13/2015
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