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Should i take electrolytes for leg pain?
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Leg pain: has many many causes and taking electrolytes without a medical professional's opinion as to what electrolyte is "lacking" causing your pain is NOT a good idea! In short...NO Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 9/2/2017
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No: First you have to figure out what might be the cause of leg pain
Answered 9/2/2017
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