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Is sodium citrate a cure for swollen ankles?
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NO!!!: One of the most serious side effects of taking external sodium cittrate is more swelling! also, unless you are taking it specifically under a physician supervising you, the other side effects are: numbness/tingly feeling, swelling or rapid weight gain, muscle twitching/cramps, fast or slow heart rate, confusion, or mood changes, bloody or tarry stools, severe stomach pain, diarrhea and seizures!
Answered 1/20/2017
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