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Forearm muscle cramping
Occasional forearm muscle cramping is a symptom in which there is spasm of the arm muscles. It is temporary and can be due to dehydration or low levels of potassium and/or calcium.
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Had blood drawn a week ago which really hurt. Now i have some sorta muscle pain or cramps and a rash came out on my forearm. I'm scared its thrombosis?
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