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Nighttime leg cramps. how to prevent and alleviate?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Leg cramps: Low magnesium MAY be the cause of your leg cramps. Also, drinking Club Soda relieves leg cramps for some people. Please see your doc to make sure all is well. Peace and good health.

Answered 9/28/2018

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