A member asked:

When i am sleeping why do i wake up all of asudden with terrible leg pains, so bad it brings tears to my eyes? only when i sleep

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tough to tell: Nocturnal leg cramps are common and there is no defnitive answer to the cause in many caases. Dietary issues and electrolyte abnormalities (for example potassium fluctuations) may play a role. There are some treatments available, so discuss with your dr. And get and eval. Good luck.

Answered 5/8/2013

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