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Charlie horses

Last night I kept waking up with a charlie horse more then once  in both legs n now my legs are really really sore. What can I do to stop these damn Charlie horses?
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Stretch your feet a lot and wiggle your toes around. Eat bananas and drink water, that helped me. Probably my least favorite part about pregnancy. Good luck
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I have it all the time in my legs! Especially when I'm sleeping, as soon as you feel it coming on do NOT point your feet whatever you do. If you put them in the position as if you were walking it will instantly stop it. I promise. Remember make sure they are at a 90° angle idk if it makes since but it seriously helps
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I tried bending my toes it just made it worse for me
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Bend your toes down when you feel it coming and it will stop I'm telling you it works
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Tons of water & Gatorade helped me.
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Tonic water, warm milk, bananas
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Try them in smoothies. Also carrots and sweet potatoes are also high in potassium.
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I drink water and milk all day n bananas I dont really care for cuz of the texture but ill try eating more bananas. Thanks.
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Be sure you are drinking plenty of water. Also, eat bananas and other foods high in potassium.
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I need to know this also - following!
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