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I'm suffering from night time leg cramps in the lower calf. remedies?
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Yes: These types of cramps are usually inadequate dietary salt intake. Pregnant women can suffer from these as their body water increases leading a to a reduction in sodium in the blood. Increased dietary salt intake usually helps.
Answered 8/18/2013
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