2006-06-17 05:48:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It has been my experience that they are caused by dehydration and/or a need for potassium.. Try drinking fluids and eat some banannas which is a good source of potassium.
2006-06-17 05:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cause: Lactic Acid build-up
Preventitive: Lots of Water and Potassium ( Bananas)
2006-06-17 14:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by tc_tinman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretching can help prevent them. I know taking Valproic Acid helps some people but you need to have a prescription for it.
2006-06-17 12:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that a charlie horse is caused when there is a lack of blood in a certain part of the body. That "needle" sensation, I believe, is the blood rushing in. I wouldn't sit on yourself. . .LOL!
2006-06-17 12:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by angel_of_the_united_states 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is that you need potassium in your diet get a banana or eat a baked potato
2006-06-17 12:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by motherof3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant really prevent them. they could happen for many reasons. vitamin deficiency, overexertion, dehydration, or low blood sugar. you can relieve them by massage or using ice. i get them a lot during the night but i just reposition my foot/calf til it goes away.
2006-06-17 12:58:01 · answer #6 · answered by HatesMondays 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of potassium causes them.
eat foods like bananas that help get it into your system.
2006-06-17 12:53:16 · answer #7 · answered by deb in ohio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium will help alleviate a charlie horse.
2006-06-17 12:53:00 · answer #8 · answered by Appalachian Arbiter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to eat bananas and drink some milk. That is what my doctor told me to do.
2006-06-17 13:55:09 · answer #9 · answered by tomgurl2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but I have them when I am sleeping. It could be caused from poor circulation.
2006-06-17 12:53:06 · answer #10 · answered by Busy Lady 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋