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Whats cause calf pain in both legs on daily basis? can arthritis cause it? it feels like muscle cramps cause only lasts few mins at a time. stretching seems to help. thank you . no clots- i was checked and normal potassium and magnesium. no injury
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See below : A number of things can cause this, but be sure to get a physical exam and doctors opinion on it before thinking about any illness such as arthritis.
Answered 1/26/2020
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