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A member asked:
Is there anything i can do to relieve the pain when i wake up with a charlie horse in my calf? i don't know how to stop it from cramping.
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Short run: massage is often helpful for spasm. Long run, RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME is helped by specific prescription medications as oreventatives.
Answered 10/24/2015
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Hmm..Calf Pain...: Pain in the calf, for what ever reason, needs to investigated, especially is it is realized at night. This pain can be generated by a multitude of conditions but the one to be concerned with is impeded blood flow to the leg. An experienced clinician can make that appraisal easily during an initial exam. You can use Healthtap or your own physician to start the ball rolling.
Answered 4/25/2016
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First make sure: It's not a clot in your leg. If it is not I would consider taking magnesium supplements before bedtime like magox400 mg. if you are on any statins I would either discontinue them (with discussion with your doctor) or supplement with coenzyme q10.
Answered 2/20/2020
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Really bad Charley horse in calf two nights ago. Strange quarter sized painful bruise with a knot in it showed up right after the cramp. Why?
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Both of my calfs look swollen and I get cramps like Charlie horse in my leg. Is this a discussion I should have with a doctor. I am hoping nothing is wrong. I worried a lot?
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