Charlie Horse

So Thursday morning I woke up, stretched, and immediately got a Charlie horse in both of my calves. My left calf is mostly fine now, but my right calf will NOT stop hurting.

I just woke up from a nap about 20–30 minutes ago (Friday around 4:10–4:20), and honestly it hurts worse than ever now. I don’t know what else to do for it. I’ve already taken Tylenol, taken a warm shower, and tried rubbing it very gently, but nothing seems to be helping much.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I already plan on contacting my OB, but he isn’t in today, so I have to wait until Monday. If it’s still hurting by then, I’m definitely going to give him a call.

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So, this pain can last a few days. Stay hydrated (96 oz of water minimum), alternate ice and heat, and alternate ibuprofen and tylenol. Is it red and/or warm in the area of the pain?

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You can try magnesium if it’s a muscle issue

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Stay hydrated u need some magnesium mamas !

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I got these a lot during my second pregnancy and my third

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Haven’t got any this pregnant thank God but I know they’re coming and the aftermath of them ! And it lasts days sometimes a week possibly deff tell ur doctor thou so they can test ur levels and make sure u don’t need magnesium meds!

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Eat bananas!

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