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intense calf muscle cramp-How to relax or relieve pain?


Sent to Health Experts May 14, 2006 7:15 p.m.

What is the best method for relieving intense muscle spasm in the calf?
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May 14, 2006 7:17 p.m. (2 minutes and 12 seconds later)

Are you taking any new medications? Diuretics (water pills) can cause these cramps.

It can be caused by a lack of magnesium, or a potassium deficiency. But beware – it can also signal the onset of vascular disease, so if you find that you are cramping more than usual, please check this out with your doctor.

Edited by Two_Westies on May 14 2006 at 7:19pm


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