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by Im A Wife Now on June 18th, 2005

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What is a "Charlie Horse" (leg cramp) and how do we get rid of them?

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  • by R_Berue on August 15th, 2008

    R_Berue

    BELIEVE ME, you aren't alone.

    Lack of potassium.

    I get them because of one of the medications I take: "water pills", lasix or furosemide.

    AND when I get the cramps, I get them on BOTH legs: On top of the thighs, ham strings, inside AND outside of both legs

    AND YES, BOTH calves - at the same time!!!!!!!!! They ARE BRUTAL!!!!

    What to do? Take a potassium supplement. Eat bananas, DARK veggies such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc; dark leafed lettuces such as endive, romaine lettuce, etc.

    Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it!

    VTY,
    Ron Berue
    Yes, that is my real last name!

    Sources: Sharing some info from my physicians.

    "THE University of Hard Knocks"
    also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons"

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    • i thought potassium but i wasn't sure. thanks for your answer! do you think that briefly messaging the legs once or twice a day for 1/2 a minute-ish would help reduce charlie horses?

      Bob

      by Bob on August 15th, 2008

    • Hi Bob!
      I JUST received the alert for your answer - 5 1/2 months late!!!!! I THINK this site needs a MAJOR overhaul!!!
      Please accept my apology!
      To answer your comment's Q: I don't know. I never tried it.
      Thanks for acknowledging my answer! AND thanks for those points!
      I do my best to provide helpful answers!
      Thanks for boosting my spirits!
      Very Truly Yours,
      Ron Berue

      R_Berue

      by R_Berue on January 30th, 2009

    • 1-30-09 and ALL Dates After:
      Thanks to EVERYONE for making my days and the times I spend on AB
      A WHOLE LOT BETTER! :-) :-) :-) :-)
      I'm grateful and I thank you for each and every point I'm awarded!
      I REALLY like this site and the wonderful folks who make AB terrific!
      Thanks for the acknowledgement, boosting my spirits and every one of those points!
      Very Truly Yours,
      Ron Berue :-) :-) :-) :-)

      R_Berue

      by R_Berue on January 30th, 2009

    • Nice thought.
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      by tiasmith on June 23rd, 2009

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