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Can your back muscles spasm from low potassium?
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Possibly: Contrary to common belief, low potassium is rarely a cause of muscle cramps. They are usually the result of exercise ( especially strenuous or unaccustomed activity) or inadequate rehydration after exercise.
Answered 5/14/2015
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