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I was playing basketball and have cramps during playing and still i continue playing using a spryer for cramps? now still experience easily cramps?

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Best bet: Is magnesium or calcium deficiency or both. Try a calcium/magnesium supplement.

Dr Schechter agreed

Answered 5/13/2013

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