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I'm 7months pregnant and i keep waking up in the middle of the night with really bad charlie horses in my calves, what is this caused from?

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Dr. Juan Richiusa answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Supplemendeficiency: Try to adjust your positioning by putting a pillow in between your legs. In addition try taking a calcium and magnesium supplement.

Answered 8/10/2012

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