Question 1

what are charlie horses?

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Msucle spasms: Charlie horses as muscle spasms, usually at night. Quinine water works well and is safe, since quinine is an old remedy. A gin and tonic is also a great remedy since alcohol dilates the blood vessels and tonic water has quinine.

Question 2

what are causes of "charlie-horses"?

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Many reasons: muscle fatigue, circulation problems, dehydration, potassium deficiency are a few reasons.  See your physician.

Question 3

i have severe charlie horses. what can i take for this?

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Better see doctor: We always say it is due to poor electrolytes but there could be other causes including problems with blood flow. Go get examined and tested and be treated appropriately for a problem found. Good luck.

Question 4

i get charlie horses, i was wondering is it normal or common?

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Hold those Horses.: Charlie horses are common and in certain circumstance may be considered normal. The spasms are typically the residual effects of over using the leg muscles, particularly in conditions of elevated temperatures. Dehydration and loss of electrolytes are thought to be a contributing factor.  They can also be triggered by some medications. You doctor should be able to help you if they persist.

Question 5

why do i keep getting charlie horses? i've gotyen 4 in the past two wreks.

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Painful Spasms: Causes of lower extremities muscle cramps may include low levels of potassium or calcium, hormonal imbalances, increased acidity in the blood vessels/muscles, side effects of medications, dehydration, neurological disorder, and others. Make sure you stretch before and after exercise, drink plenty of fluids like gatorade (has potassium), and massage the legs with application of warm compresses.

Question 6

i get charlie horses everywhere around my body  what could be wrong with me?

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Minerals: Magnesium, potassium, and calcium are all important to normal muscle function.  A healthy diet is the best source of minerals, and increased milk might help.  A neurologist is indicated if this problem does not improve; rarely genetic causes occur.  Of course if you have recently undertaken dramatically  increasesd physical activity, this might be cause of fatigued and spastic muscles.

Question 7

i get charlie horses i was wondering is it normal or common for them to occur once a week?

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Normal?: That is not normal and would most of the time occur due to a pinched nerve in your lower back. Try to avoid bending down and picking heavy objects. Avoid prolonged sitting, bending while seated etc. Walking and swimming are best exercises for your back.

Question 8

how do i prevent charlie horses?

Accepted Answer

Stretching: Stretching before and after physical activity, appropriate cool-down period after activity, and maintaining good hydration.

Question 9

i get charlie horses in the middle of the night. can i make them go away without gettin gout of bed?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: A few minutes of stretching exercises or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before going to bed can prevent the cramps from coming on.  Keeping well hydrated and avoiding alcohol/caffeine help.  Cramps can be a sign of low potassium and magnesium, which are a side effect of some medications such as diuretics.  If you get cramps regularly, it is worthwhile getting checked out.

Question 10

could you have charlie horses during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However if you are unconscious you would not know.

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