I guess I've been experiencing "charlie horses" in my legs off and on about twice a week for the past several years. For the most part the symptoms are transient and self-limiting. They occur mostly in the early morning when I start to wake up.

Lately (the past week) I have been getting charlie horse type cramps in my lower abdomen, equally on the right and left flank. Again, they are very transient and self-limiting. But I am a little worried about the etiology.

A little background, I am a 56 year old guy with Parkinson's Disease, CAD and HBP during exertion that is very well controlled with medications that include Metoprolol and Moduretic. I take multivitamins, ASA, and Sinemet daily as well. Any ideas?

Jeff :jester:

Woodworks I've read that charlie horses can be caused by dehydration and also low potassium levels.

Woodworks I've read that charlie horses can be caused by dehydration and also low potassium levels.

Thanks, I am seeing my primary care physician tomorrow, I think I'll see if she will run some blood chemistry tests.