charley horse

MrsSoto Posted: Mar 26, 2010 05:15 PM

charley horse

i had one, once a few years back and it was sooooo terrible, well last night, i woke up screaming like i have never in my life screamed, i really almost passed out from the pain.

ummm all i could say is, if child birth is like that, sign me up for the c section now!!!!!!!!!

ummm...and seriously, this was the worst pain ive ever felt in my life and i wouldnt wish it on anyone!!!!

yeah so thats it.

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Mar 26, 2010 05:18 PM

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When that happens, get out of bed and step flat down on your foot. It sounds crazy and I'm not going to lie, it hurts like a motherfcuka initially, but it makes the pain go away much quicker than if you just wait it out while lying in bed.

I get them every week or so. Sometimes I just get too lazy and wait it out in bed.

pipermaru Posted: Mar 26, 2010 05:28 PM

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this happens to fh in the middle of the night sometimes, he wakes up screaming and it scares teh SH!T out of me... i really want him to see a dr about it!

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Mar 26, 2010 05:31 PM

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I just remembered how I got them in both legs one night.

I actually kind of enjoyed it.

But had to wrap those disposable heating pads around my calves in Ace bandages the next day.

HAWT.

MrsSoto Posted: Mar 26, 2010 05:34 PM

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Posted by kris_gets_hitched

I just remembered how I got them in both legs one night.

I actually kind of enjoyed it.

But had to wrap those disposable heating pads around my calves in Ace bandages the next day.

HAWT.

you are insane lol

thanks for the advice though, seriously

yeah seriously i want to know if this is like birth...that was my first though after it stopped and i was left with an ache like no other.

Michy2009 Posted: Mar 27, 2010 09:17 PM

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This just started happening to me in the last year or so...and I get them every few months...funny thing is I will be sleeping and all of a sudden it is like I move my leg wrong and then I am in agony...I can feel it coming. They are freaking painful!!

Michy2009 Posted: Mar 27, 2010 09:19 PM

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yeah seriously i want to know if this is like birth...that was my first though after it stopped and i was left with an ache like no other.

Oh yeah...hate to disapoint..but it still got nothing on the pain of childbirth...that REALLY *****!! But at least that is pain with a purpose.

MongieToBe Posted: Mar 27, 2010 09:36 PM

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I used to get them a lot but they've subsided. I bend my foot back, stretching my calves when it happens & it helps a little.

MrsSx2 Posted: Mar 27, 2010 10:24 PM

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OMG, they're horrible! I get them more now that I am working out. The best things you can do is: 1) get lots of potassium, 2) drink lots of water and 3) stretch the muscle as its happening (if you can!)

halfbaked Posted: Mar 27, 2010 11:16 PM

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Ugh I hate THOSE! I've woken up screaming from them, too. FH taught me a trick though, point your heel down and your toes straight up in the air and it's like instant relief. It's amazing. I don't know if it's anything like childbirth, but they are common during pregnancy. Apparently they are caused by potassium deficiency. Eating a banana daily is *supposed* to help.

daniellek730 Posted: Mar 27, 2010 11:27 PM

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Worst pain ever!!!!

My DH usually is very quick to it and rubs my calves for me. It's one of the sweetest things he does.

KM714 Posted: Mar 28, 2010 09:02 AM

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i heard drinking a glass of milk helps as well. i tend to get them if i drive alot of miles in a day or wear heels for an extended period. always my right calf....so bad so i hear your pain.

i think its extra bad too since it wakes you from a perfect sleep.

GR2010 Posted: Mar 28, 2010 09:10 AM

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Posted by kris_gets_hitched

When that happens, get out of bed and step flat down on your foot. It sounds crazy and I'm not going to lie, it hurts like a motherfcuka initially, but it makes the pain go away much quicker than if you just wait it out while lying in bed.

I get them every week or so. Sometimes I just get too lazy and wait it out in bed.

I get them ALL of the time, this definitely works!!!

Lucky2010 Posted: Mar 28, 2010 09:31 AM

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I get them occasionally, at least once a year. But I've gotten them more frequently now especially if I'm doing a lot of standing and dehydrated. FH and I went to 2 different concerts in 2 weeks and I noticed I got a charley horse both nights - while I was sleeping of course. It's the most painful thing ever. I always get them in the middle of the night and it's always in my right calf! The last time I woke up with one, FH woke up too and said, 'what's wrong?' and all I could yell was, 'chaaarrllleeeyyyy horrrssseeee!' Funny thing is, once the pain subsides I fall back to sleep immediately.