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After drinking the colonoscopy prep can that cause leg pain or cramping in the legs. i just had a colonoscopy yesterday. i'm concerned.

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Leg cramps: answer is yes. preparation may cause electrolyte imbalance . drink a lot of juice

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 11/20/2020

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