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What can i take for my leg cramps?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

You can take...: ...yourself to the doctor so (s)he can find out WHY you have leg cramps. Probably benign, but could be serious. Do you ask, "How do I get rid of that whining noise my car makes?" or do you take it to a mechanic to find out what's causing the noise so that he can fix it? Same for your body as for your car: First diagnosis, THEN treatment. Always.

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Answered 5/23/2018

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