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Can Long Term Constipation Cause Leg Cramps?
can long term constipation cause leg cramps
I am a 17 year old girl and have had this roblem (cronic constipation) in the past. Ben awhile since I was checked for constipation, but I am really tired and my legs are cramping. I was recently diagnosed with P.O.T.S. and started meds that helped alot for a couple of months I felt great, but the fatigue and leg cramps are comming back with a vegance since I got sick a few weeks ago with a bad flue or something.
I am a 17 year old girl and have had this roblem (cronic constipation) in the past. Ben awhile since I was checked for constipation, but I am really tired and my legs are cramping. I was recently diagnosed with P.O.T.S. and started meds that helped alot for a couple of months I felt great, but the fatigue and leg cramps are comming back with a vegance since I got sick a few weeks ago with a bad flue or something.
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
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No, constipation, even long-term, wouldn't cause leg cramps
Low potassium, low magnesium, low calcium, low vitamin D--any of those could be the cause so you need blood work to check them
No, constipation, even long-term, wouldn't cause leg cramps
Low potassium, low magnesium, low calcium, low vitamin D--any of those could be the cause so you need blood work to check them
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