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My husband has severe body cramps after working, horrible pain, takea calcium, drinks fluids, but does not help. what does he need to do for relie?

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: He should see a doctor who can better determine what kind of test he might need or treatment he can try.

Answered 9/8/2016

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