charlie horse cramp

seaheather24

Since 2nd tri started almost everynight at around 3  in the morning , I get a crucial Charlie horse in my calf on my right leg ,  And it stays locked up for like 5 min Even after the Charlie horse is done, I still feel super sore in that muscle . I have tried eating more potassium and magnesium, and take tums for extra calcium.  Its crazy that its every night in the same area. It kills! Anyone else have this problem?

Coll910

I did with my first pregnancy, it's so painful! I haven't had it this time.. So far atleast. People say to drink more water but nothing ever helped me. I would just stand on that leg when it happened and take a step or two and it would go away.

starinyte

I got cramps in my legs all the time with my last two pregnancies. For me, they didn't start until the very beginning of the 3rd trimester and were at least a once a week thing until I gave birth. I'm really dreading it, because I know it's coming agai

Amandaro813

Pickles and/or pickle juice usually helps with muscle cramps and spasms.

SweetPeaK26

If you can quickly sit up and put your foot on the floor and slowly flatten it so your heel gets to the floor, it will stop! Found this trick out and it has saved me ever since.

Naydals423

I would get them pre-pregnancy if i stretched my my leg weirdly in bed. I got my first pregnancy one last week and it was waay worse. Every night seems like a lot- maybe ask your OB?

Surfergirl013

Mine happens at 5-ish in the morning, and always my R leg!  I have now taken to eating a banana just before bed, and eating a bit more salt...(salted almonds) The last 2 nights have been a bit better...

kat81again2

also stay hydrated. Probably more important than the potassium. 

Stretch the muscle during the day.

I got these last pg and I can tell that they're about to come back this time (you know how sometimes you get "warned" and if you just