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My calf is sore after a charley horse, what can i take or do?
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Magnesium!: Magnesium helps prevent muscle spasm. It is over the counter and should be taken daily.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Magnesium!: Leg cramps are usually due to a magnesium deficiency. I would suggest 400 mg of either magnesium aspartate, magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium maleate or magnesium taurate to relieve this problem. Do not waste your time with other forms of magnesium. These are available over the counter. If you take too much magnesium, you will get diarrhea.
Answered 12/7/2015
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