A member asked:

Can arthritis like rheumatoid cause leg cramps or spasms? my potassium was 4 and magnesium 2.1 which are within range. im puzzled to whats causing my leg cramps and next step should be. waiting referral to rheumatologist but very backed up.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cramps: Although serum magnesium normal there are many people that have low tissue magnesium and this is likely the source for your cramps. See how a course of Magnesium Glycinate will do once or twice daily.

Answered 1/2/2020

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