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charlie horses

Ok ladies please tell me what you have done for charlie horses. It last about three days!!
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12584065 tn?1436320514
Increase your potassium intake. (Bananas, etc)
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Potassium and water. It's all you can do really. Afterwards I find rolling the muscle and deep massage helps relieve the tightness and pain. I find a glass of water before bed helps, even though it makes me have to wake up to pee. It's worth the trade off
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Eat a bannana and drink lots of water!
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10882379 tn?1435465934
All of the above helps, but my grandmother taught me this other trick years ago that always seems to help -- as soon as you feel a Charlie horse, step on a cool ground (like wood floor or tile ) with bare feet. It sounds crazy but this always has worked for me in the past! I haven't experienced any white pregnant yet (knock on wood!) And I am hoping that it stays that way! Good luck!
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