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I have cramps on the front of my shins that sometimes spread to the calf every time i move my legs at rest i never have cramps i have good magnesium what could this be?

Q: i have cramps on the front of my shins that sometimes spread to the calf every time i move my legs at rest i never have cramps i have good magnesium what could this be?

: Sometimes this happens by chance without explanation. But if it persists you need to be examined by a doc for without that no diag. can be made

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Sometimes this happens by chance without explanation. But if it persists you need to be examined by a doc for without that no diag. can be made

Answered 4/5/2023

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

If you are experiencing an electrolyte imbalance, you can try sports drinks daily to see if this helps your cramping. There are other electrolytes, besides magnesium that are just as important.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/15/2023

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A member asked:

I have cramps on the front of my shins that sometimes spread to the calf every time i move my legs at rest i never have cramps i have good magnesium what could this be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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