A horse named Charlie... | Arthritis Information

I know why they are called Charlie horses, cause it feels like ya got kicked by a horse! Is his name Charlie? I don't know. What I do want to know is why do I keep getting these horrible cramps in my calves, and why do they often come at night while I am sleeping? They send me popping right up out of the bed in the night. Does anyone else get these? It has been happening for about 2-3 months now and it has been worse the past few days.

I like horses, but not the Charlie horse kind...how do I get rid of them?

I have had these a few times too, don't know why. Maybe the restless leg syndrome?  For me., it's usually when I haven't been able to sleep for a couple of days.  My RD and Gp don't seem to think it's all that important.  But I do!!

mary

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Yes, I asked my doc about it and I dont think I really got an answer. I just wondered if it was a sign of some kind of vitamin deficiancy. I though that it was, but I take a multi vitamin every day.

It is funny how doctors dont think things are important (unless maybe if they have it!)

Thats what my naturopath told me to use but I don't actually have cramps I have restless leg syndrome and my legs jerk, in fact my whole body jerks, I jack-knife in the middle every 30-40 seconds for hours on end if I don't take my Cabaser.  If anyone tries to take that away from me I will commit murder.  I'd even be able to claim diminished capacity due to severe sleep deprivation.