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Name: Brett
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Age: 20s
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Date: 2000-2001
Question:
What is the cause of muscle cramps?

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Brett,

I cannot comment on the exact physiology which leads to muscle cramps, but I can give you one observer's 'cause'. In my case, when I am lacking calcium (either when I run out of milk and don't get to the store or simply do not drink enough) I can be almost guaranteed to have leg cramps that or the next evening.

Someone else here should be able to provide you with the smaller details of the cramps.

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