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A 56-year-old female asked about a 59-year-old male:

hubby has severe muscle cramps in his legs , stomach, sides. potassium level fine. drinks plenty if water. what can help? usually every night.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Podiatry 28 years experience

Maybe magnesium: Supplements. Is he on any cholesterol lowering meds? One side effect of those is bad muscle cramping.

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