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Is it normal to still have pain in the leg a day after having a charley horse?
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Yes, muscle injury!: There can be some muscle damage after a bad muscle spasm, which will require 1-2 days to recover. Prevent these muscle spasms by taking magnesium on a daily basis. These products are available over the counter.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes!: There can be muscle damage after a muscle cramp. Magnesium helps prevent muscle spasms and cramps if taken daily.
Answered 7/23/2018
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