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Suggest Treatment For Multiple Cramps In The Calf Muscle Post Charley Horse
How can I ease the soreness after having a Charley horse ? I am 38 weeks pregnant and have been having multiple leg cramps at night, every night! Today my calf muscle is so sore and tender. It hurts to stretch it and walk on it almost like it is bruised and it is very sensitive to the touch. I Tried to get my husband to massage it but the pain was worse than the pain I was trying to get rid of. How can I get relief?
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In pregnancy of second or third trimester charly horse in calf muscle is common complain. In uterus there is more pressure created that cause decrease blood supply to calf muscles .
Whenever pain occur on your calf muscle you can stand on hard floor and try to lift your toe. It may helpful. Try to massage your leg by firm strock towards foot. Still pain is present than you can use warm cloth or warm water bath may helpful.
Don't seat or sleep on same position for long period of time. Try to relax your leg at night time that helpful on this condition.
Wish you a good health. Take care. Thank you very much.
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Suggest Treatment For Multiple Cramps In The Calf Muscle Post Charley Horse
Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. In pregnancy of second or third trimester charly horse in calf muscle is common complain. In uterus there is more pressure created that cause decrease blood supply to calf muscles . Whenever pain occur on your calf muscle you can stand on hard floor and try to lift your toe. It may helpful. Try to massage your leg by firm strock towards foot. Still pain is present than you can use warm cloth or warm water bath may helpful. Don t seat or sleep on same position for long period of time. Try to relax your leg at night time that helpful on this condition. Wish you a good health. Take care. Thank you very much.