Does anyone know a good cure for "charlie horse" cramps? I have been getting them several times a day. Thanks

Answer 1

Depends on where you get them. If you are getting them in the calves you need to stretch.

Stand about 2 feet from a wall. Lean forward, placing your hands on the wall. Now bend your elbows keeping your feet flat on the floor and lean all the way into the wall. You should feel the stretch in your calves. Do this slowly, but stretch as far as you can. repeat several times.

You might want to add some potassium to your diet. Bananas and orange juice are two good sources.

Answer 2

You have several things you need to do here. I would definitely make a vet appointment, vomiting can be the signs of many things - bowel obstruction, parasites, allergies. In order to rule out physical medical issues, bring her into the vet for a FULL work up -- and dont forget the stool sample. Assuming the vet gives your Chihuahua a clean bill of health, I would scrutinize what she is eating -- and how much of it she is eating. If you are feeding her a high-quality dog food - check the ingredients, there STILL may be something that she has an intolerance towards. There are now some very high-quality limited ingredient dog foods on the market now (Wellness and California naturals have varieties gears towards dogs with food intolerances). You can also add probiotics to her meals (Like Prozyme, Nupro or even some good old-fashioned plain yogurt). Probiotics help the digestive system pull more nutrients from their food - which also aids in the digestion of her meals. (this may also help with the stool eating issue). Keep in mind it can take up to 12 weeks for a dog to recover from a food allergy when the food is changed, so be patient. To help solve the poo-eating problem -- take her out on leash so you can stop the issue before it happens. Feed her a premium-quality food with highly digestable ingredients and add a probiotic to her meals. Be vigilant about keeping her potty space as CLEAN as possible. If it aint there, she cant eat it.... plainly said :) Emotionally, your dog may be suffering from the stress caused by the loss of her playmate. Spend more time with her, take her for longer walks, enroll her in a doggie training class. A confident-secure dog, no matter HOW teeny, is a happy dog. please consult with your vet, start researching dog food ingredients like mad (email me privately if you need more info here) & start some casual training with your pup.

Answer 3

You need to exercise the muscles that you are getting the cramps in. If you are pregnant this is just something that comes along with pregnancy as the baby is pushing downward.

Answer 4

Leg cramps are most often due to dehydration. If you're not on a liquid restricted diet, drink more water. If you're an older person (50+), you may have PAD (peripheral artery disease), and should see your dr. about getting tested for it. If not, drinking more water should do the trick.

Answer 5

"charlie horse" is what you yell when you punch someone in the muscle. I would ask the person to stop hitting you there.

Answer 6

Exercise and proper stretching, calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Answer 7

more water and potassium, ex potatoes, bannanas plus a real good strecthing routine

Answer 8

Water, make sure you have salt intake, and Potassium.

Answer 9

eat bananas and drink orange juice

Answer 10

eat bananas you need potassium