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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.
Answered 12/16/2015
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Muscle cramps/spasms: are also known as 'charlie horses'
Answered 12/16/2015
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