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What causes constant toe and leg cramping as i sleep?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Can be: Secondary to a vitamin deficiency. Try taking a magnesium supplement before bedtime. (magox 400).

Dr Ettinger agreed

Answered 9/15/2012

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Several things: Low potassium, dehydration, over use injury.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/15/2012

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Few possibilities: Can have low magnesium or potassium, can be dehydration. This is where i would start. The first 2 can be evaluated with bloodwork.

Dr Oberman and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/21/2019

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A member asked:

What causes constant toe and leg cramping as i sleep?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Ettinger agreed

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Oberman and another doctor agreed

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