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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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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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