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Why have i been getting so many Charley horses lately?
I have been getting a lot of Charley horses lately and they usually happen at the middle of the night when i'm sleeping. I've lost 25 pounds recently though could that be why? I thought you only got them when you start to gain weight or if you're low on potassium.
5 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
You could be dehydrated. That happens to my husband.
- 1 decade ago
You're likely low on potassium and don't even realize it, especially with the dieting/weight loss, which the body perceives as stress. Have you been keeping up with your vitamins and eating lots of fruits and veggies while dieting? My advice is to start drinking lots of OJ and eating bananas. If you've been stressed more than usual, that depletes the body even more so of potassium, so you have to make a point to eat high potassium foods. Some people get them as an anxiety response. Hydration, as others mentioned, also plays a role. Overexertion of the muscle can also trigger it.
- TerriLv 71 decade ago
Drink more water and eat bananas, they help.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
You could be dehydrated.
