leg cramps

it'sbabytime · July 2011

anyone experience these? Last night DH and I went to the local fair and walked around a lot. I was exhausted by the time I got home. In the middle of the night I went to roll over and I suddenly got the worse cramp in my calf ever. It even made my eyes watery because it was so painful. I couldnt move my leg for at least 5 minutes. I had to get up slowly and try to walk it off. Eventually it went away but I woke up this morning and that leg was sore. I wonder if I pulled something from walking so much and carrying all this extra weight. My feet have been swollen for well over a week now so I know my poor feet are suffering.

anyone else? I wonder if this is common.

krysiahamaty · July 2011

Yes!! I've gotten them a few times recently and the other night it was SOOOO bad I woke up pretty much screaming and now my calf still hurts.

It is common. They say to lie on your left side, stay hydrated, don't sit or stand for long periods of time.

I got mine when I was laying on my back.

Hope this helps!

Ya Never Know · July 2011

I've been getting them constantly. I find eating potassium helps a lot. Grab yourself a few bananas and see if that help ya!

Swede25 · July 2011

Yep, those used to happen to me all the time. I had to either lay in bed while stretching my toes to the ceiling, or stand up on my tiptoes to get them to stop. The next day I would feel really sore. Potassium helps keep them away!

DeputiesWife · July 2011

drink water so you arent dehydrated.

Another thing is when you stretch your legs in the morning, instead of pointing your toes forward, flex them in an upwards position, this should help eliminate the calf muscle cramping.

MrsVo · July 2011

Yep. Every night for the past two weeks I've been waking up with a leg cramp. It's awful!!

ashlyrose · July 2011

I get "charlie horses" alot in my lower calf. I sleep on my side & when I stretch out HOLY MOLY, i sit straight up coz of the pain & yes it does carry with me the next day like a pulled muscle but gets better!

MSaksa · July 2011

I dont personally get them but my friend who is a few weeks ahead of me does and she started eating more things with potassium and magnesium and has increased her water and gatorade and said it made a huge difference.

Echloe · July 2011

Yes. They are awful.

ashonkwiler09 · July 2011

I learned in birthing class with Brady that if you flex your foot during a cramp it helps a lot. For me, it stops it in its tracks. Good luck! They hurt so bad.

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