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A member asked:
What causes charlie horse spasm in calf. was early am. had to stand to stop the pain. is it dehydration? can diuretics cause it ? or tamoxifen?
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Mostly it is due to strains or tired muscles. It can also occur in kidney failure and nerve conditions. Not a common symptom of either med- but could be a reare possibility for peop[e react differently to meds. If persistent- pl get checked
Answered 6/1/2023
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