Terribly Painful Calf Muscle Spasms?

Question

For the past couple nights, when I wake up and stretch my legs straight out, I freeze in extreme pain because in both my legs, my calf muscles start tensing up and this horrible pain shoots up my legs!😣 Has anyone else experienced this?? I don't understand why this happens? Or how to prevent it? After it goes away in about 15 seconds, my feet feel kind of numb. It's so strange! I wouldn't want to feel that pain EVER again!! OMG! Anyway, please if anyone else has felt this and knows why it happens and what I can do to stop it..please comment below. I would appreciate it very much! 😊☺ Thank you!

Answer

I get them too, in my calves and feet. It's caused by a lack of potassium. You should have at least one banana every day. Mine went away after I started eating one with my prenatal vitamin, every day. Or if you can't stand bananas, drink 8 oz of prune juice (like a shot) with your vitamin. I have to alternate cause I'm starting to hate bananas after eating so many...

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Yes. Went to the ER twice thinking it was blood clots from flying. Make your doctor check your blood. I had low potassium and calcium and electrolytes. I'm on supplements now to help and the pain is going away!

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Ive been having these, I was told it's just because of increased blood flow and so blood can "pool" in your legs. I drink more in the day and stretch my half muscles before I go bed it seems to help. Was also to a glass of milk before bed helps :-)

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I keep having these too! Thought it was just me! Awful pain. I'm going to let my dr know on Tuesday!

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Be careful when you stretch in the morning, go slow! Also up your potassium and magnesium intake. If you do essential oils then add some lemongrass to a warm bath once a week. Good luck, those are the worst!

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It's a Charlie horse! I got them every few weeks at night with my first and now in the same spot with my second. When they start, get up and put your feet on a cold floor (I use the bathroom tile in my room since it's always freezing lol) that should help ease the tension and pain.

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I just got a notification from one of my apps today to start expecting them. Yikes!! Hope you find a solution.

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Yes, get a Charlie horse first thing in morning. Rub vigorously and flex/point leg. Only thing that works for me!

Terribly Painful Calf Muscle Spasms?

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