Got a scare yesterday

[Barbeque Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Barbeque]

Hey Frank
Hope it is just a pulled muscle or spasm type pain. (Maybe from the pole on Springer)
I have found I have some weak points and when I am stressed or sick those spots will hurt
For spasms magnesium and potassium may help

Also my doc told me to use Arnica Gel on bug bites and it works on sore and injured muscles. I even got my mom to use it on her neck when it hurts. It really helps. It is homeopathic medicine. The brand I use is
Arniflora Arnica Gel
Your local drugstore may have it the health store certainly should Amazon.com has it and so does Vitamin Shoppe.

I guess it is a good idea to rule out big problems though.

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

Don't hesitate to go to the doc or ER if this pain is still there.....no sense in taking chances! Be well, BF.

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

So Frank, are you okay or is something going to pop out as in "Aliens".

I think this is how that began.

[gophish Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close gophish]

Hey Frank, Hope you are feeling better, but, as everyone has said, if it persist in any way I would have it checked. Better to be on the safe side.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

It was still sore yesterday but much better today. I will have it looked at on Monday to be safe.

[Sydney Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close Sydney]

Do you need a physiotherapist?
I had really bad pain in my neck and back recently. Thought it was something serious but it turned out the physio fixed it. Second time a physio has fixed something for me that Drs couldn't.

[kennyw Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kennyw]

Frank, sorry for the pain! I have had this same problem several times and Always when riding in the car. Never when driving. I have learned to immediately raise my left arm over my head and stretch it to the rear. The pain goes away within a couple minutes. I will be really interested in what your doctor says.

[biskits Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close biskits]

How did you make out today????

So, BF, how did you make out today at doctors????
Probably just too many stogies and vino
Hope you are feeling better....

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Yes I got out to the doc today. I was right about which Muscle. He said it should not come back but I think he is wrong. Once you get a Charlie horse you get them every so often.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I'm glad to hear it wasn't serious. Take it easy!

[Larry Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Larry]

Yes I got out to the doc today. I was right about which Muscle. He said it should not come back but I think he is wrong. Once you get a Charlie horse you get them every so often.

Glad to hear your better Frank!!!!

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Yes I got out to the doc today. I was right about which Muscle. He said it should not come back but I think he is wrong. Once you get a Charlie horse you get them every so often.

Let's hope the doc is right, and it won't come back. If it does, at least you'll know that it's nothing serious.

[IreneLF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close IreneLF]

Ditto - glad to know it's nothing too serious Frank

[M. Henley Class President Find all posts View Profile Close M. Henley]

Charley Horse

Many times having charlie horse problems is a symptom of low Potassium (K).
Try eating bananas (they are rich in Potassium.

Yes I got out to the doc today. I was right about which Muscle. He said it should not come back but I think he is wrong. Once you get a Charlie horse you get them every so often.

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

Too much potassium is not good for you. I took potassium pills (the ones pregnant women take) when I played a lot of basketball until I found that out.
Now I take Cal Mag pills and eat bananas until I start thinking about grabbing tree limbs.