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Desperate to stop nocturnal leg spasms. left ankle, right thigh cramp often. thigh feels like string pulled taunt inside. what could cause this?
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Try over : The counter magnesium supplements like magox 400 (magnesium oxide) mg one pill before bedtime......many people have magnesium deficiencies with resultant nocturnal muscle cramping.
Answered 11/7/2014
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