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My sister been having cramps in her calves every night could her potassium be low?
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It's possible: But most people with cramps have a normal potassium.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Could be: New onset cramping could be from a change in exercise routine (fatique) or a medication. Hydrochlorothiazide is commonly associated with this. Fluid and electrolyte shifts of every kind have been blamed for cramping. We do not have a definitive cause or treatment. In general, volume and salt losses tend to lead to cramps.
Answered 9/9/2013
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