random muscle pain

[Gumleaf]

ok, so at 3.57am this morning i woke to a horrible pain in my right leg. it was like muscle pain in the hamstring area. its gotten better, but i nearly missed the train to school this morning because i was limping so much. but what i want to know is, how can you do your hamstring in your sleep. like seriously, is there any reason why this could happen?

[Atonement]

Couldnt it just be a cramp from sleeping and then sudden movement of getting out of bed?

[Gumleaf]

Couldnt it just be a cramp from sleeping and then sudden movement of getting out of bed?

no, because the pain, although it has eased, has remained all day.

[Atonement]

could you have had leg cramps in your sleep and woke up really sore? idk really

[Serenity]

All I can think of is a Charlie Horse, which I've had on several occasions. *twitch*


Porphyria or the Charlie Horse refers to any cramp where a leg muscle is locked in the contracted position.

Muscle cramping is a symptom for a number of different problems. Lack of potassium is a big one, so have a banana or two. Another is lack of calcium, so drink some milk or have some other calcium rich food. Another is dehydration, so have a glass of water and stay away from diuretics like coffee or tea. Another is exercise without stretching, so make sure to warm up and stretch properly before and after exercise. Another is your muscles being cold, so try to warm them either with a heating pad or a warming rub (like Icey Hot or Tiger Balm). It could also be tension, and I find that Advil or some other drug to bring swelling down will help this out. It could also be a sign of lack of magnesium or phosphorus, so you should try taking multivitamins regularly.

Having low potassium can cause some major problems, so you should probably go to the doctor as soon as possible to just make sure you have good levels. And good luck with getting rid of your cramps, I have had a few restless nights with foot cramps, and they can really make your waking life difficult!

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/24161

According to Wikipedia, the Aussie term for a charlie horse is a 'corkie.'

[Antares]

I get them in my feet, I think.
I think you should just see if it gets better tomorrow and if it does GREAT! If it dosent, take some meds. If it still dosent get better go to a doctor.

[Serenity]

The best thing you can do is stretch it.

[Gumleaf]

well thankyou peoples, its feeling normal again today, but it was very tight and felt very strange and painful yesterday. anyways, we'll go with a cork or cramp then.