has anyone gotten a bad charley horse during the night with remaining soreness a couple days later?

JackieF969

I had this a couple nights ago and still kind of sore. I'm worried about a blood clot.

tee18

During my last pregnancy, I woke up screaming from pain from one. That's one way to really freak your husband out! I felt like I could barely walk I was so sore. It was bad! Anyway, I upped my potassium (I think - I ate bananas and drank coconut water) and it didn't happen again. 

JackieF969

That is a very good point, I think I have been slacking on my water intake. Thanks for the responses!

peanutbuttervibes

Yes. Pretty normal. As PP said, drink lots of water.

PrimRoseMama

Eat more bananas (magnesium), drink more water. You can also do simple stretches before bed or in the shower. That can help loosen your muscles before bed.

JackieF969

As of today the pain did go away, thank goodness! I was half asleep and am almost positive that I pointed my toe out when it happened. I'm sure this caused the problem.
Drinking a lot more water and aiming for a banana a day.

griffers

This exact thing happens to me too, seems to have gotten worse since pregnant. Glad to know I'm not the only one!

katiefritzler

I noticed if I drink more water during the day this happens to me less.