Leg Cramps When Sleeping?

CaliforniaSunshine · January 2010

The past couple of nights I have woke up with horrible leg cramps. Is anyone else experiencing this? What are you doing to help it?

APRILMW · January 2010

PAINFUL Charley Horses!!!! HORRIBLE!!!!

I increased my potassium (via bananas) and increased water/electrolytes. And, have been stretching 2 times/day.

It has helped, but I still get them.

MrsPedersen · January 2010

I was also going to suggest bananas

Celtic Ember · January 2010

Take more calcium. Cal/Mag supplements are great for getting rid of those... check with your doctor, first, though!

hotflmomma · January 2010

Yes Ma'am! I eat a banana every night before bed! I know it sounds silly, but its due to a potassium deficiency. I haven't had one in over 2 weeks (*knocks on wood*).

kaiteedidit · January 2010

I haven't gotten any with this pregnancy but I did when I was pregnant with my DD. They are awful. I was going to suggest eating more bananas as well.

AnnDiDonato · January 2010

I don't have these yet, but my midwife said if I get them to drink a glass a milk at night. It has something to do with calcium...

MorissaW · January 2010

I drink a glass of milk everynight to avoid these. I had them with my last pregnancy EVERY NIGHT. They suck!

bigalb25 · January 2010

also, when you do get one it helps it go away really fast if you get out of bed and walk it off. i get them in my feet, but i'm pretty sure it helps for calf cramps too. hmmm... i think i need to add bananas to my diet.

mopsie · January 2010

I can feel Charlie Horses coming on and somehow I'm able to flex the other way to prevent them from happening. Not sure why or how, though!

laurasue · January 2010

bigalb25:

also, when you do get one it helps it go away really fast if you get out of bed and walk it off. i get them in my feet, but i'm pretty sure it helps for calf cramps too. hmmm... i think i need to add bananas to my diet.

I got them pretty bad before opregnancy and this is good advice for taking care of them once they hit. Another option that works well is to have your DH stretch it out for you. In fact mine is so well trained if he hears me say "ow ow ow" in the middle of the night he can grab my leg, stretch the calf, and be back to sleep without ever knowing what happened.

laurasue · January 2010

bigalb25:

also, when you do get one it helps it go away really fast if you get out of bed and walk it off. i get them in my feet, but i'm pretty sure it helps for calf cramps too. hmmm... i think i need to add bananas to my diet.

I got them pretty bad before opregnancy and this is good advice for taking care of them once they hit. Another option that works well is to have your DH stretch it out for you. In fact mine is so well trained if he hears me say "ow ow ow" in the middle of the night he can grab my leg, stretch the calf, and be back to sleep without ever knowing what happened.

shellwedbells93 · January 2010

Drink more water throughout the day, eat a banana before bed and whatever you do..dont point your toes when trying to get rid of them. This makes it so much worse. flex your toes up and grab them if you can

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