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Leg cramp won't give

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I woke up to a nasty leg cramp a couple nights ago, and ever since then it feels like there's still some muscles in my leg that are all tightened. It's not as bad as a full on cramp, but it's always there. Any ideas on how to make it go away!?
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Re: Leg cramp won't give

  • dogsombrerodogsombrero member
    I've gotten a Charlie horse in my left calf twice now where it tensed up so bad it took several days to feel better. Icy hot and Tylenol helped but it took a few days. The pain was very intense and woke me up in the middle of the night almost in tears I had to beat on my calf to get it to release. It sucks for sure, HTH.
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    MK1013 said:

    Any swelling, redness, or warmth when you feel it? Just want to be cautious of blood clots.

    I wish I had advice though on leg cramps, I've got nothin!

    None of that luckily!
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    ljbreck said:

    I've gotten a Charlie horse in my left calf twice now where it tensed up so bad it took several days to feel better. Icy hot and Tylenol helped but it took a few days. The pain was very intense and woke me up in the middle of the night almost in tears I had to beat on my calf to get it to release. It sucks for sure, HTH.

    Maybe I'll have to bust out the icy hot. It was a pretty nasty cramp; hopefully time will fix it!

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    anniemore said:

    Those are the pits :( Maybe up your water intake for a few days?

    Hrm. That probably wouldn't hurt either! I'm always the worst with water on the weekends when I'm at home all day chasing my toddler.
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  • Esbi25Esbi25 member
    Unfortunately not sure how to make it go away, but when I've gotten a Charlie horse it has been sore for a few days, too. Only time seems to make it better, but usually like 3 days max I would say.

     

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  • usernewnameusernewname member
    Sometimes when I feel a cramp coming on (like at night) I start stretching to counter the muscle and it makes it go away. Otherwise my muscle hurts the next day.

    Some heat and stretching, or massage with some lavender? Like pp said, some more water won't hurt :) Hopefully it goes away soon!
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    @Esbi25 - at least I know I'm not alone!  What a pain though!

    @ florassecret - I usually can flex my foot to avoid a full on charlie horse at night, but this time it didn't do the trick :(  I never thought about heat and massage though!  I'm going to have to enlist DH for a leg massage :)  
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  • DBonfanteDBonfante member
    Lots of water, bananas, and massages should help. GL :)
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    DBonfante said:

    Lots of water, bananas, and massages should help. GL :)

    I second this.
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    DBonfante said:
    Lots of water, bananas, and massages should help. GL :)
    Sounds like a plan!  Thanks!
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  • EmilyGolden1EmilyGolden1 member
    If you are a runner or have any distance runner friends---foam rollers are magical and can work out any knots or cramps- you may also want to take an Epsom salts bath too
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    EmilyGolden1 said:

    If you are a runner or have any distance runner friends---foam rollers are magical and can work out any knots or cramps- you may also want to take an Epsom salts bath too

    Definitely not a runner...but the epsom salt bath I can do! Thanks!
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  • Jillzy86Jillzy86 member
    Lots of water, take a bath, and I eating potatoes and bananas ( not together )
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  • usernewnameusernewname member
    who says you can't eat potatoes/bananas with a tall cold glass of water while having a warm bath :)
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    florassecret said:
    who says you can't eat potatoes/bananas with a tall cold glass of water while having a warm bath :)
    ...with epsom salts, and while DH massages my leg.  If this thing isn't better by the morning I give up. :)
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  • skyrocketsskyrockets member
    Standing in a dry bathtub helps mine.
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  • cindytheloucindythelou member
    Heating pad always helps me!

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