First charlie horse I ever got was in basic training so naturally I relate that malady to over exercise. Now that I think of it…..haven’t had one in years. :)
Got one this morning when I started to get up. Often I can forestall this if I kick back and forth with both legs while still lying there. This morning I didn’t, so had to put the toes of the affected leg on the floor, then stre-e-etch my calf by putting heel on floor. Worst is a toe cramp – haven’t had one of those in a long time – have to stand on cramping toes with heel of other foot. Used to have cramps all over the place before started taking calcium supplements (need Vit. D with that).
I eat a banana first thing every day and rarely get charley horses anymore. But when I feel one coming on I shake my leg and bend it back and forth and that usually prevents it.
When I get leg cramps, depending on the severity will determine whether I have to stand up or not. I used to get major cramps in my arch until I started using arch supports in my shoes. I have a really high arch and I have yet to come across a shoe that would support it without additions.
EarlP2 almost 12 years ago
Llewellenbruce almost 12 years ago
For a second I thought she was having atemper tantrum.
Linguist almost 12 years ago
I thought she was trying to kill fire ants.
Templo S.U.D. almost 12 years ago
I sometimes get charley horse in bed. Boy, does it really disturb my nocturnal slumber.
arye uygur almost 12 years ago
I found that straightening your does can get rid of a charleyhorse.
PoorPig almost 12 years ago
Quick, eat a banana for the potassium, Opal! The Charley Horse pain will abruptly stop.
jnik23260 almost 12 years ago
When I get a charley Horse i stretch my leg out straight and point my toes back.Works every time!
naturally_easy almost 12 years ago
First charlie horse I ever got was in basic training so naturally I relate that malady to over exercise. Now that I think of it…..haven’t had one in years. :)
el8 almost 12 years ago
I hate it when I get a francis mule.
wicky almost 12 years ago
Drink some tonic or quinine water.
alittlebirdie almost 12 years ago
When I get them, I straighten out my leg and point my toes towards me. Gone instantly.
w2lj almost 12 years ago
Just stand up and put a little weight on it – takes care of it right away!
Gokie5 almost 12 years ago
Got one this morning when I started to get up. Often I can forestall this if I kick back and forth with both legs while still lying there. This morning I didn’t, so had to put the toes of the affected leg on the floor, then stre-e-etch my calf by putting heel on floor. Worst is a toe cramp – haven’t had one of those in a long time – have to stand on cramping toes with heel of other foot. Used to have cramps all over the place before started taking calcium supplements (need Vit. D with that).
alondra almost 12 years ago
I eat a banana first thing every day and rarely get charley horses anymore. But when I feel one coming on I shake my leg and bend it back and forth and that usually prevents it.
jtviper7 almost 12 years ago
I thought Opal was having a ’ Temper Tantrum ’.
cbrsarah almost 12 years ago
When I get leg cramps, depending on the severity will determine whether I have to stand up or not. I used to get major cramps in my arch until I started using arch supports in my shoes. I have a really high arch and I have yet to come across a shoe that would support it without additions.
Rickapolis almost 12 years ago
“I can’t stop my leg…”
gwentoo almost 12 years ago
For INSTANT relief, aspirin does the trick for me. Fortunately I rarely have that problem.