Sometimes i wake up with intense pain in the middle of the night in my calf. Any!


Question:

Sometimes i wake up with intense pain in the middle of the night in my calf. Anyone ever heard of this?

the pain could be a pinched nerve perhaps? Or associated with RLS in some way? I don't know if it's a "charlie horse" or something like that? Just want to get some feedback... thanks!


Answers:

Yes that is probably a charlie horse. If I get physically active and neglect to keep myself hydrated the usual outcome is a charlie horse. Sometimes the person is low on potassium. Other people have told me that it is an electrolite imbalance. To be on the safe side see your doctor.In the meantime try rubbing the sore area with ben gay,absorbine jr.,or aspercreme and /or eat a banana and put the peel right on the sore area for a few minutes. good luck!




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