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A member asked:

When i stretch during the night i sometimes get these awful leg or foot cramps and have to get out of bed to walk them out , what do they come from?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Nocturnal cramps: Check that you are well-hydrated, can try eating extra banana a day. Common problem but no cure.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 12/20/2014

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See below: Can be from dehydration, over stretching, low potassium.

Dr Farber and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2014

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