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Bf is 2 mos. s/p r hemicolectomy (open). severe leg cramps wake him several times nightly. no leg swelling. he hydrates & eats fruit. what can he do?
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He may need: To consider a muscle relaxor, like cyclobenzaprine, at night. I would have him talk to his doctor. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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