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Whats the difference between muscle(leg) cramps and actual pain? does leg cramps last only short periods in comparison? mine come and go. it lasts for few mins at a time and happens mostly in bed. thanks .

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Cramps: You are having cramps. Common to come on at night and last a few minutes as you describe. Cramps are a result of muscles that depolarize and contract. Causes for this are for this are often associated with potassium, calcium or magnesium problems.

Answered 11/29/2019

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A member asked:

Whats the difference between muscle(leg) cramps and actual pain? does leg cramps last only short periods in comparison? mine come and go. it lasts for few mins at a time and happens mostly in bed. thanks .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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