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I have a problem with nightly leg cramps once or twice a night i awake with leg cramps
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Hydration is: Key. Drink water before bed and throughout the day. Also, can be caused by a lack of electrolytes most commonly potassium and calcium. Eat a banana after dinner or some watermelon (fantastic potassium sources). Also calcium supplement.
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