2006-10-22 11:26:22 · 12 answers · asked by laura d 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
everything you ever wanted to know about a charley horse
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2006-10-22 11:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by sesamenc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A charlie horse can be a symptom for many different things. It can be caused by deficiencies of such things as magnesium or potassium. You can even also get a charlie horse by being struck suddenly.
To get rid of them you are suppose to stretch the mucsle. point your toes straight up. I hope this helps. Good luck and God Bless
2006-10-22 11:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by lonewolf8870 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get charlie horses from a lack of water. Are you taking any medication such as a diuretic? If so , you must drink more fluids. It helps to stand on your tip toes and stretch.
2006-10-22 18:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You strain a muscle by over exertion and it cramps. If it's bad, apply ice to contain the swelling and then heat later. If it's just cramping, then put a heating pad on it and rest it.
2006-10-22 11:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by ironbrew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that an episode, hurts like hell! I ate bananas and drank alot! I thought my legs were going to drop off. Drink plenty and rest
2006-10-22 12:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by Heidi G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscle problems -over exercising,
...or not enough potassium
...or not enough magnesium.
Otherwise, too much drinking &your friends (named Charlie)push you over because they think you are a horses___ .LOL
2006-10-26 11:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low calcium. Since I have been taking calcium supplements, mine have disappeared.
2006-10-22 12:26:04 · answer #7 · answered by sab 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
evryone gets cramps, early stages of arthritis.
2006-10-22 18:13:31 · answer #8 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its kinda like a funny bone weierd isnt it.
2006-10-22 11:28:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be low potassium
2006-10-22 11:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋