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What can cause severe leg muscle contractions? my potassium level is normal and i take magnesium every day, so i am exploring other explanations.
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See your : Doctor about your concerns they may refer you for vascular testing. You are rather young for this but it does happen. Better safe then sorry.
Answered 1/28/2015
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