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gina409
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charlie horse in the calf..
for the past month i have been waking up at least 3 times a week with the most awful charlie horse/cramp in one of my calfs..is this normal??
is it the way i am sleeping? why just one leg?
thanks so much
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Posted 6/12/11 9:20 PM  |
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Blazesyth
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Re: charlie horse in the calf..
Have you noticed any red/pink spots on your leg? Swelling or does it feel warm?
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BAM 2009
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Re: charlie horse in the calf..
Eat banana's or drink oj. It could be a sign of low potassium. I get them all the time.. When you get one, lay down, put your leg straight out with your toes facing the ceiling and flex your foot towards your head..
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| Posted 6/12/11 11:24 PM |
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gina409
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Re: charlie horse in the calf..
Posted by Blazesyth
Have you noticed any red/pink spots on your leg? Swelling or does it feel warm?
not really..it is just super tight all the time
i am on a lot of fertlity meds and am a diabetic..could it be from any of that
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| Posted 6/13/11 12:06 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: charlie horse in the calf..
Since you are on different meds, I'd say mention it to your doctor.
I was going to suggest the banana too. i know being sort of potassium can cause them.
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| Posted 6/13/11 6:21 AM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: charlie horse in the calf..
Posted by gina409
Posted by Blazesyth
Have you noticed any red/pink spots on your leg? Swelling or does it feel warm?
not really..it is just super tight all the time
OK that's good. The charlie horse feeling, spots, swelling and warmth are the signs of a blood clot. The charlie horse was my first indication so wanted to make sure you didn't have any other symptoms.
I agree with the other advice given of bananas, more water, and stretching.
If it's constant and doesnt get better in two or three days, I suggest going to the doctor to get it checked out just in case.
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| Posted 6/13/11 9:42 AM |
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shadows
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Re: charlie horse in the calf..
I feel bad for you, they are soo painful. If you stand on your tippy toes on the leg with the cramp, it will go right away. I learned that from my friend whose parents are both docotrs and it has been so helpful.
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| Posted 6/13/11 8:08 PM |
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cateyemm
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Re: charlie horse in the calf..
when i get them, i eat a banana before bed and then they dont wake me up
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| Posted 6/13/11 9:02 PM |
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gina409
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Re: charlie horse in the calf..
thank you everyone so much!
i actually hate bananas so maybe it is a potassium thing and i need to eat something with it
i have a doc appt tomooorw and will also mention it
thank you again
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