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oni_butterfly

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sharp pains in calf muscles in night Posted: 02-01-06 12:23pm


I did not know where to put this so if it is in the wrong subforum just move it. For the last year or two I will wake up in the middle of the night in excrutiating pain. It comes from the calf muscle of my leg. It's not sharp pains but it feels like someone has my leg in a metal clamp and is squeezing. At first it was nothing just uncomfortable and I brushed it off as cramps. Then for the last couple of months (it has happened 4 times in the last 3 months.) I would wake up around four of five a.M. And I would just scream. It would hurt so bad all I could so was scream and hold my leg. It would last almost three minutes and I would not be able to walk on that leg for hours. I do not know wether or not to go to the doctor because I do not have the money to spare if this is nothing. So should I go?

sandyallen

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Posted: 02-01-06 12:41pm


My suggestion would be to go and have it checked out, let them know that you have no insurance and some dr's are willing to set up a payment plan. I am not a Dr. It could be something small or large, it could be a pulled muscle or a blood clot. Your legs and health are important to you! Good luck! Let us know what you find out!

backhome22

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Posted: 02-05-06 15:18pm


How old are you? I know when I was a teenager I got really bad charlie horses for months. Does it seem like your leg tenses up and almost feels hard? If so that could be it.

lani_n

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Posted: 02-05-06 18:18pm


Yes, this sounds like a charliehorse (muscle cramp). Make sure you're getting enough magnesium. You could try a calcium/magnesium supplement. Also might help if you try homeopathic cell salts. Sold in most healthfood stores. Look for one that says its for muscle cramps.

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