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A member asked:

My mum is complaining of really bad leg cramps when she's either turning in her sleeping or getting dressed. why is this?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with doc: Could be low magnesium. Restless leg syndrome, requiring a sleep study, peripheral vascular disease, medication side effect or rare stuff. Better check with doc.

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Answered 1/15/2014

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