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What is the problem when you have to sleep straight at night because anyover will cause a charlie horse?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Muscle cramps: May be due to mineral deficiency (potassium or magnesium) or anemia. Do you take statin for cholesterol? Try stretching calf muscles before bedtime & magnesium supplement (~100 mg).. If no improvement, see fp for exam & tx.

Answered 10/3/2016

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