sharp pain in calf?

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Sometimes if i lay down when I'm tired my calfs hurt. like it is a very sharp pain and I can't move it until it goes away because my leg won't move and if i try move it hurts even more. It goes away after a while. what is happeneing and how can i stop it?

2006-12-27 11:54:31 · 2 answers · asked by PiNK<3 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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sounds like a'charley horse'. If no reason not too (ie medications)try getting more potassium (ie bannanas). Also stretching calf before lying down may prevent it!

2006-12-27 11:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by N T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is probably just cramping. You should get more potassium in your diet. Eat a bananna everyday and it will go away.

2006-12-27 12:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by zimmiesgrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋