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 Patelanswered
Holistic Medicine 28 years experience
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.
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Last updated Mar 1, 2016
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