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I have a cramp in my thigh after doing elliptical. what could be the reason?
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Muscle cramps: There are multiple reasons one could experience muscle cramps. Insufficient magnesium or potassium levels are the most common thoughts as well as not enough fluids. Oftentimes its simply the muscles being deconditoned. The muscle cramps usually resolve with time as the muscles acclimate.
Answered 7/15/2012
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