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Pain but then i could feel my muscle almost twitching. what causes leg cramps and why do you get them especially at nite?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many possible causes: Common causes of cramping include rigorous exercise, side effects to certain prescription medications, and calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin d deficiency.

Answered 9/28/2016

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