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What to do for my friend who has irritable leg syndrome, now calf and knee pain with charly horse in feet?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Restless leg: Check with pcp. Consider electrolyte imbalance or strains. Consider bananas and oranges to replenish potassium in your diet.

Answered 4/23/2013

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