what causes and prevents a charliehorse?

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It has been my experience that they are caused by dehydration and/or a need for potassium.. Try drinking fluids and eat some banannas which is a good source of potassium.

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bananas

Potassium will help alleviate a charlie horse.

I have no idea but I have them when I am sleeping. It could be caused from poor circulation.

lack of potassium causes them.
eat foods like bananas that help get it into your system.

It is that you need potassium in your diet get a banana or eat a baked potato

Stretching can help prevent them. I know taking Valproic Acid helps some people but you need to have a prescription for it.

I believe that a charlie horse is caused when there is a lack of blood in a certain part of the body. That "needle" sensation, I believe, is the blood rushing in. I wouldn't sit on yourself. . .LOL!

you cant really prevent them. they could happen for many reasons. vitamin deficiency, overexertion, dehydration, or low blood sugar. you can relieve them by massage or using ice. i get them a lot during the night but i just reposition my foot/calf til it goes away.

You need to eat bananas and drink some milk. That is what my doctor told me to do.

Cause: Lactic Acid build-up

Preventitive: Lots of Water and Potassium ( Bananas)

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