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Ive been having leg cramps. its been happening on daily basis and frequent. the past two days i had epsom salt bath and that has greatly reduced my leg cramps. what should i conclude if epsom salt is helping? my magnesium blood levels were normal

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Dr. Daniela Torres answered

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See below : Hi there, I’m sorry to hear about your leg hurting, have you seen a doctor ? I would recommend you to do so, so you can have a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 2/22/2020

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A member asked:

Ive been having leg cramps. its been happening on daily basis and frequent. the past two days i had epsom salt bath and that has greatly reduced my leg cramps. what should i conclude if epsom salt is helping? my magnesium blood levels were normal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniela Torres answered

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