How do I relieve Charlie Horse pains in my calf?

Answer 1

try stretching before bed. When you feel one coming on walk on it. Always helped me when i was pregnant. but lean against a wall with hands on stretching your calfs...kinda like you are falling into the wall. My dr. told me to do that everyday a few times and it stretches the muscle.

Answer 2

Calcium-magnesium-zinc pills with each meal daily
Grapeseed extract 100 mg daily with vitamin C 500 mg 3 times a day.
Increase your potassium intake by eating more fruits and vegetables.

Answer 3

Grab your upper lip between your index finger and thumb, then pinch, hard enough to bring tears to your eyes. It will stop the charlie horse. To prevent them up you potassium intake.

Answer 4

It might mean you have a calcium deficiency. Try drinking more milk or take a additive. You might talk to your Doc first . Best of luck.

Answer 5

you want greater potassium on your weight loss application.. yet another ingredient and that i understand this sounds gross, yet once you get a cramp in case you will consume a tablespoon of mustard it is going to pass away at once..:)

Answer 6

overexersion, dehydration or low potassium. Kiwi, bananas, and potatoes are all natural sources w/ potassium

Answer 7

[potassium will take care of that low potassium causes muscle cramps, headaches fatigue, moods swings

Answer 8

no kidding.....take a big gulp of pickle juice or vinagar.....REALLY WORKS,like in 2 minutes

Answer 9

eat more banana's you need more potassium