What is Chronic Pain

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Charlie horse in my shin
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Yeow...I leave for Colorado(born and live in Miami,Fl) in 7 days, and my right buttocks(trying to sound like Forest Gump)is in constant pain, but I also have this danged charlie horse in my right leg(shin) that's killing me, I don't know if anyone had some personal info to getting the charlie to vacate the premesis?
Posted on 03/04/08, 06:03 am
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Reply #1 - 03/04/08  8:32am
" Newbie here, but have you tried heat, or ice. One of those creams for muscle soreness may help. I know after I get them my leg will be sore for days. Hope it gets better and you enjoy your trip. quietthyme "
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Reply #2 - 03/04/08  10:56am
" Light stretching to get rid of the charlie horse and warmth. Sounds like you have pain related to walking with an off gait. Just make sure you ar walking as close to 'properly' as possible and stretch a tad before you do.

Doug/Ouch "
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Reply #3 - 03/04/08  2:40pm
" don't know how to get rid of it, but I have that right cheek pain sometimes....today being one of them. Hope you get to feeling better. "
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Reply #4 - 03/05/08  3:46pm
" me too ,ive had this sciatic nerve trapped now for about 2 weeks ,and it starts in my right buttock and runs down my leg calf ,ouch its painful.one thing i did try that helped a little was to get the shower head and point it at the area of pain ,hurt like crazy to start ,but seems to have eased it some now.the shin discomfort i get regularly aswell as awful stabbing burning pain in my heel.ice seems to help slightly as its hot already and i find heat agravates it more.hope it moves out soon and u enjoy your vacation xx "

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