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Have Strong Charlie Horses In Lower Leg. How To Treat It?

I have had some strong charlie horses in my lower leg, during one time it was so bad I was trying to pull out of it and after my whole front of my leg has hurt so bad I could not even stand and now the pain comes when I just walk and runs from my hip down across my knee and at night night my whole leg tiggles?
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the abnormal sensation in the lower legs.

I tried very hard to search exactly what does this "charlie horses" means but I was not able to find any such term in medical literature. Even then after reading your rest of the symptoms I suggest you to please consult a orthopedician for best of the guidance.

For the time being period you can take a pain killer tablet containing either paracetamol or diclofenac for one or two times a day. You can additionally take a tablet containing Vitamin B12 also known as Cyanocobalmine.

I hope these information will help you.
Take care.
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Have Strong Charlie Horses In Lower Leg. How To Treat It?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the abnormal sensation in the lower legs. I tried very hard to search exactly what does this charlie horses means but I was not able to find any such term in medical literature. Even then after reading your rest of the symptoms I suggest you to please consult a orthopedician for best of the guidance. For the time being period you can take a pain killer tablet containing either paracetamol or diclofenac for one or two times a day. You can additionally take a tablet containing Vitamin B12 also known as Cyanocobalmine. I hope these information will help you. Take care.