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What should i do for a really bad charlie horse in my leg? how can i prevent them?
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Hmm: Do these spontaneously occur or from trauma? If you are having sudden tightness, redness, or pain from your calf or behind the knee, you may want to get checked for a blood clot. If it's from trauma or exercise, hydration and stretching with ice and possible antiinflammatory medication will help.
Answered 8/4/2013
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