help with cramps

miss2697 · October 2012

I know its normal, but omg! What helps for the cramps? I don't want to take Tylenol all day even though my Dr said its safe. Any ideas?

Imbrium101 · October 2012

Try a hot water bottle or a heating pad, that helps me with mine. Sorry you're having them.

AMarie101 · October 2012

I'm not sure heat is safe? My nurse told me to put feet up and drink water. She said dehydration makes cramps worse.

andabear · October 2012

Bananas! They're healthy and will help a lot. It doesn't make them go away instantly, but it helps them not be so painful later on.

mlk2731 · October 2012

I've been crampy most of the day today. Not necessarily painful, but I definitely know they are there, and it is FREAKING ME OUT!

AmandaGRiccardi · October 2012

I've been having cramps too. They make me worried!

miss2697 · October 2012

AmandaGRiccardi:
I've been having cramps too. They make me worried!

miss2697 · October 2012

AmandaGRiccardi:
I've been having cramps too. They make me worried!

Whoa, bump burp!

They are totally fine. I saw my Dr. on Thursday and he said the worse you feel, the better it is. The cramps are from your body making room for baby. By the way, I took some of those suggestions and the heating pad works amazing. I put it on the low setting on my back and only need it for about 5-10 min and they are gone. Eating frequently is helping too. I think they may be a mix of cramping/hunger pains.

allclad13 · October 2012

I have had cramps all through this pregnancy. Seriously, drink an insane amount of water!!! Drink enough until your urine runs clear... then keep drinking. I have now learned when the cramping begins drink tons of water and usually the cramping will begin to stop. And lye down, for me it is best when lying on my side.

But cramping at your point in the pregnancy is much more common than later, like I've had.

miss2697 · October 2012

allclad13:
I have had cramps all through this pregnancy. Seriously, drink an insane amount of water!!! Drink enough until your urine runs clear... then keep drinking. I have now learned when the cramping begins drink tons of water and usually the cramping will begin to stop. And lye down, for me it is best when lying on my side.

But cramping at your point in the pregnancy is much more common than later, like I've had.

miss2697 · October 2012

allclad13:
I have had cramps all through this pregnancy. Seriously, drink an insane amount of water!!! Drink enough until your urine runs clear... then keep drinking. I have now learned when the cramping begins drink tons of water and usually the cramping will begin to stop. And lye down, for me it is best when lying on my side.

But cramping at your point in the pregnancy is much more common than later, like I've had.

miss2697 · October 2012

allclad13:
I have had cramps all through this pregnancy. Seriously, drink an insane amount of water!!! Drink enough until your urine runs clear... then keep drinking. I have now learned when the cramping begins drink tons of water and usually the cramping will begin to stop. And lye down, for me it is best when lying on my side.

But cramping at your point in the pregnancy is much more common than later, like I've had.

miss2697 · October 2012

OK, that is definitely the bump creating all those blank posts! Anyway, mine are worse for me at night. I am up every 1-2 hours and very uncomfortable. Sometimes I need to use the restroom and they feel better. Other times, just getting up and walking around does the trick. I am not a water drinker, but since we have been TTC I have been using crystal light to help me drink water. I drank 3 bottles yesterday and one glass of OJ and I am going to try for more today. Hopefully, this will work. It's too early in my pregnancy to not be sleeping!!!

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