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I get cramps on the calf of my legs i could be in bed and it comes also taking my shoes off it comes how can i stop them what can i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See a vascular Doc: Sounds like night cramps, a condition when the arteries are blocked. See a vascular surgeon for blood flow studies.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 2/9/2015

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Could be: Pad or PVD poor circulation. Have your gp take a look and order some vascular studies.

Answered 6/10/2014

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