Hi guys!

On Saturday morning I woke up with a charley horse. I massaged it out as best I could and moved on with my day.

I have been in pain ever since the Charley Horse and now It hurts to even walk on it.

The leg doesn't look to be swollen and the calf isnt warm to the touch (blood clot symptoms I've read about). Can anyone give me some insight to what this is?

Is it just a Charley Horse and the pain will go away or it this more serious? I made an appt with my PCP for tomorrow at lunch to have an ultrasound done because I'm paranoid that its a clot.

Help!

You are definitely doing what I would do and ruling out a clot. Always better to be safe!

That said, low potassium can cause cramping and Charlie horses in your lower extremities. If they rule out a clot, ask if it could be a potassium deficit. Good luck and keep us posted.

Edited January 25, 201610 yr by HopeandAgony

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can cause the cramps. I have been potassium deficient my whole life and I get TERRIBLE cramps in my calves while sleeping if I don't get enough potassium or drink enough water. The soreness in my calf will often last 2-3 days after the initial cramp.

Thanks! my main concern is that I'm getting on a plane on Friday night and if there is ANY chance I have a clot I want to treat it before I put myself in a bad situation!

Very important to rule out a clot before getting on a plane. Even if you start to feel better please keep your appointment!

For sure, check to be certain.

Not uncommon & as others have said an imbalance in your pills or some other/s needed..

I take magnesium & that has helped immensely.

I had a DVT in my leg in the past...I had none of the classic signs...just thought I had twisted my knee somehow...the pain traveled down into my calf and was unbearable after a few days...get it checked...it does not take long to get a Doppler and some piece of mind!