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I tend to get muscle cramps in my calves or the middle part of the bottom of my foot and they tend to be quite painful?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Cramps: A common cause for muscle cramps is low potassium and or magnesium. At your age Magnesium the more likely culprit. A trial of Magnesium glycinate may be of help.

Answered 7/25/2019

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A member asked:

I tend to get muscle cramps in my calves or the middle part of the bottom of my foot and they tend to be quite painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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