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At night my legs feel tense and like they need to be stretched ? what could this be.
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?Restless leg : Syndrome. Please consult the site given below for information on this subject. If the sensation has lasted more than 2-3 weeks, it would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001810/.
Answered 9/23/2012
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