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I was laying on my side my left knee shot out like a rubber band the pain was completely unbearable! it took a bit to get it in a pos. to relieve ?

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Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Cramp: Sounds like a muscle cramp. Stay hydrated and eat something with potassium like a banana or kiwi fruit.

Answered 1/5/2013

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A member asked:

I was laying on my side my left knee shot out like a rubber band the pain was completely unbearable! it took a bit to get it in a pos. to relieve ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

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