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Transmogrified Tiger wrote:How do you blow out the arch of your foot? That sounds absolutely terrible.
Whenever I flex my calf extremely hard it creates a tension sensation in the arch of my foot...thats a charlie horse?

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Windy City Flyer wrote:
Transmogrified Tiger wrote:How do you blow out the arch of your foot? That sounds absolutely terrible.
Whenever I flex my calf extremely hard it creates a tension sensation in the arch of my foot...thats a charlie horse?
Do you you feel like grabbing your foot and moving it? Does it feel like someone is putting your foot in a vice and twisting it in the worst direction possible?

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docellis wrote:Mother of freaking god there is nothing more painful than these middle of the night charlie horses. I get them so often that I need to address the cause.

My calf muscles constrict in agony almost every night. I wake up writhing in pain at 3 am at least twice a week (on average, lately).

I bought postassium pills tonight because I am hoping there is a solution. It has happened most of my life sporadically. But the last year or so it has built up to the point that I am getting them almost every night.

I drink enough water, I can't stomach more than one banana a day...

My calf muscles are sore all day the following day too. It hurts so bad.
When I was pregnant and got cramps in my legs my doctor told me to take Dolomite tablets (calcium and Magnesium). Worked like a charm. Never had another leg cramp.

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jimedmondsfan wrote:
docellis wrote:Mother of freaking god there is nothing more painful than these middle of the night charlie horses. I get them so often that I need to address the cause.

My calf muscles constrict in agony almost every night. I wake up writhing in pain at 3 am at least twice a week (on average, lately).

I bought postassium pills tonight because I am hoping there is a solution. It has happened most of my life sporadically. But the last year or so it has built up to the point that I am getting them almost every night.

I drink enough water, I can't stomach more than one banana a day...

My calf muscles are sore all day the following day too. It hurts so bad.
When I was pregnant and got cramps in my legs my doctor told me to take Dolomite tablets (calcium and Magnesium). Worked like a charm. Never had another leg cramp.
Well there's your solution Doc - get pregnant. :)

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AdmiralKird wrote:
Windy City Flyer wrote:
Transmogrified Tiger wrote:How do you blow out the arch of your foot? That sounds absolutely terrible.
Whenever I flex my calf extremely hard it creates a tension sensation in the arch of my foot...thats a charlie horse?
Do you you feel like grabbing your foot and moving it? Does it feel like someone is putting your foot in a vice and twisting it in the worst direction possible?
yep

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docellis wrote:lol

pregnancy sounds like a lot more pain than charlie horses
It's like a charlie horse that lasts 18 years.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_horse
wikipedia wrote:[Charlie Horses] are also a common complaint during pregnancy.
You guys sure getting preggo will helpo?

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doc, dehydration could also be a cause of charlie horses. Are you getting enough water before you go to bed?

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