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I have had bad cramping for the past 8 years almost to where i can't walk, but no answers from doctors. any idea? also always have back pain.

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Leg pain: Likely radicular pain from herniated disc or stenosis. Also consider edema, metabolic imbalance(potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium), restless leg, fibromyalgia, other neuromuscular disorder.

Answered 1/20/2013

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A member asked:

I have had bad cramping for the past 8 years almost to where i can't walk, but no answers from doctors. any idea? also always have back pain.

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