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Charley horse
Charley horse is a sudden painful spasm and cramping of a muscle.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
14 year experience in family medicine
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How to get rid of a charley horse in your thigh?
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How to get rid of a charley horse in your thigh?
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Is there a link between charley horses and puberty?
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Is there a way to stop a charley horse from seizing?
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Is it possible to have a charley horse in your ankles?
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Can a charley horse cause your cpk level to be elevated?
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How to get rid of a charley horse in my calf?
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My calf is sore after a charley horse, what can I take or do?
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What is the best way to get rid of a charley horse in your leg?
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A 41-year old female asked:
What causes extreme charley horse pain on shin? Combined with sweating and nausea?
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What are some reasons that I get charley horse pains in my calves almost every night?
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I got a charley horse on my leg like 2 days ago shouldn't it have gone away right after i stretched?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Have a deep ache in upper calf, feels like the remnants of a charley horse. Becomes more pronounced when standing/walking. Should I get it checked out?
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How long does leg pain last after a charley horse?
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What is the cause of charley horse on the foot when people swim?
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Will my leg ever stop hurting? my name is clara widmark.i am 32 years old three years ago in the same year i got hit by two different cars on my bike both times...i got diaegnosted with a siatica in my back now my leg feels like a charley horse 24 hours a
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A 54-year old female asked:
Can a "charley horse " cause a pulled muscle? What's the best treatment for "charley horses."
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What can make your muscles cramp up, like a charley horse?
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