A 33-year-old member asked:
is there any otc or home treatment that is effective for relieving chronic muscle spasms in the calves?
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Dr. Seema Patel answered
26 years experience Holistic Medicine
Muscle spasms: Muscle spasms can be due to low magnesium levels. Use a chelated magnesium and calcium supplement to help. Also decrease your caffeine intake and drink more water.
Answered on Mar 1, 2016
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Dr. Tapan Joshi answered
26 years experience Pain Management
Yes......: Good hydration.....Heat or cold pack........Stretching exercises......If it continues after that see a doctor.
Answered on Jul 7, 2015
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