Why do people get Charlie Horse? Reasons?

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Why do people get Charlie Horse? Reasons?

Answer 1

when you over work your legs (running, dancing, even partying at a club) you work out your leg muscles making them sore, and after your adrenaline rush is gone you would feel the most pain, which would eventually leave you asleep later on. Now you know when you slep your legs are sometimes bent?? When that happens your tense muscles can form a tight knot making you scream AHHHH!!!!!!! (and will eventually wale up everyone in your house lol). But on a positive note charlie horse are very easy to get rid of. When you feel the pain just simply STRETCH OUT YOUR LEGS. Doing that would loosen that knot like lossening the knot on your tied shoelaces.  It would hurt a little when you move your leg to stretch it, but the more you strecth the more relaxed you will feel, and the faster the pain will go away....hope i helped kiddo...PEACE

Answer 2

Charlie Horses can be caused by dehydration, too much caffeine or too much booze as well as a deficiency of potassium (bananas), calcium (dairy products), magnesium (nuts) or vitamin B6 (dairy products).

Answer 3

It's caused by build up of lactic acid in your muscle.  Eating bananas can help, along with being well-hydrated!

Answer 4

are you on any diretics?  It could be that you lack potassium.  Eat lots of bananas! Great source of potassium!