lately I've been having cramping/Charlie horses in my lower legs at night. Last night they must have gone on even after I fell back asleep because my whole left leg is sore and uncomfortable. Anyone else experiencing this oh so awesome pregnancy symptom? I know that flexing your leg while it's happening and yoga can help it a bit but I'm wondering if any other mamas have found any other good treatments
Re: Charlie Horses anyone?
https://nutritiousmovement.com/raise-your-foot/
I also second the staying hydrated recommendation, pre-pregnancy mine only cramped when I worked out a lot and got dehydrated. I do take a magnesium supplement, but have no idea if it helps or not.
Anyway, no new advice here, just another testimonial that as far as I can tell, stretching/yoga and potassium (and probably hydration, although I've never had an issue with that so can't be sure what effect its deficiency would have) are effective to stop and prevent the cramps here, too.
I know some people mentioned magnesium. I've heard it's good post birth too. Anyone know where I can get more info on the benefits of magnesium?
Just wanted to add, I have a clotting disorder that we didn't know about and that's why I got the clot. I don't want you to freak out! That was just my experience last pregnancy. It felt just like any normal charley horse, but lasted so much longer than normal. If the pain continues and your leg swells, or hurts in one spot, or any other clot symptoms, it wouldn't hurt to mention it to or your dr.
At 29 weeks I started getting RLS, don't know if they are related at all.
DS: Born 5-17-16
Oh and sweet potatoes and baked potatoes have way more potassium than bananas -btw.