Question 1

how do i cure charley horse?

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First: Avoid dehydration.  Second, often low serum potassium is an issue.  Eat bananas.

Question 2

what is a charlie horse?

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Hold your horses: Charlie horses are nothing more than muscle spasms. They can affect any muscle but generally involve the legs. These spasms can be caused by many different things. If they continue with any severity, I suggest you seek a professional to isolate the root cause.

Question 3

what causes a charlie horse?

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Muscle cramps: A buildup of Lactic Acid causes the muscle to cramp.

Question 4

how do you stop a charlie horse pain?

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Slow steady stretch: A charlie horse is really a localized muscle cramp. Cramps can occur from muscle fatigue, overall dehydration, or direct blunt trauma (thigh contusion/bruise). Simple slow muscle stretching is the quickest most expedient way to "self-treat" a charlie horse/cramp.

Question 5

why do i get a charlie horse at night?

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Probably: Magnesium or calcium deficiency or both.

Question 6

what is a charlie horse. how is it fixed?

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Charley horse: A charley  horse is a slang term for an acute muscle spasm. The treatment is to relax and try to gently stretch out the muscle.

Question 7

how come i get a charlie horse only at night?

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See below: Multiple reasons possibly dehydration, low potassium overuse . And more .. Try stretching before you go to bed keep yourself well hydrated try a supplemental potassium such as a banana and consider taking an 8 ounce glass of tonic water  at bedtime before you go to sleep, .

Question 8

what should you do when you get a charlie horse?

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Stretches: The best thing to do immediately is a gentle and progressive stretch.  Try eating a banana a day in case low potassium is causing your problem.  You may want to do stretches several times daily until your problem resolves.  See a physician if the problem persists.

Question 9

what can i do to treat a charlie horse at night?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Horse: Muscle cramps in leg or foot muscles at night usually result from strenuous exercising, hormonal changes, low calcium or potassium, medications, neuropathy or pregnancy. Relief can be obtained thru stretching or massaging the foot, ankle or knee in opposite direction of the spasm, and eating fruits & vegetables rich in potassium such as bananas.

Question 10

how long would the pain last from a charlie horse?

Accepted Answer

Charley horse: Should be no more than 1-2 days tops.

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