[Clough]

Hi, All!

I tend to get a lot of Charley Horses in my calves. Usually in the morning when I'm still in bed. They hurt like crazy!

Okay, I know that I don't get enough exercise and my diet certainly is lacking in a number of ways... I do try to eat a number of fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Although, I usually do have to force myself to eat. But, that's another story...

I'm also not overweight, and I drink plenty of milk and water. Although, I know that I don't eat enough things with protein in them.

I've heard something about a lack of potassium in the diet being a possible cause for the Charley Horses.

Could that be true?

Also, what sort of exercises should I be doing in order to help prevent them from happening, as well as when they're happening.

I'm not looking for a diagnosis here. Am interested in knowledgeable people who've experienced them and/or who know people who've experienced them and what the person who had them did about it.

Thanks!

[J_9]

Eat more potassium containing foods. Bananas, kiwi, etc. Also make sure you are getting enough calcium in your diet.

[Clough]

Okay, I can find the foods that contain potassium. But, calcium? Won't that affect my bunions? They're really bad!

[J_9]

No Clough, it won't affect your bunions. We need certain calcium levels to maintain muscle health and wellness.