charley horses

plural of charley horse
as in cramps
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle had to stop and rest because of a charley horse in his leg

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Noun
  • For those who may be using a magnesium product to manage leg cramps or uncomfortable tingling sensations, Troxel warned that these symptoms may be a sign of restless legs syndrome, a clinical sleep disorder commonly associated with iron deficiency.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Some of the most popular health claims on social media credit magnesium for better mood, fewer cramps, sounder sleep, and less anxiety—all of which might sound appealing to growing teens.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
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  • The Thomas More Society said that Savannah went to the emergency room for stitches, resulting in $3,000 in medical bills.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Wolfe, who has been dating Cline since 2021, was transported via ambulance to the hospital and treated for a broken nose, injured knee, and facial lacerations requiring stitches, according to his representatives.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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