I remember those awful leg cramps from DS2. I found the best thing for me was to stand on a really cold floor. As my bathroom was the closest room, I would stand on the cold tiles for a few minutes and the cramps stopped. I do't know how or why this worked, but I have recommended it to a few friends and they have found it helped them too.
yeh Kirra ive been getting these too.. waking up in horrible pain!! ive tried a few thing but it hasnt worked. the only thing i find that works for me is getting out of bed. Tho that doesnt bother me too much coz im uncomfy in bed atm. I think its going to be one of them things we just have to deal with.. not too long to go for us.. mwah mwah xoxox
You just reminded me i have that to look forward to. I have hardly ever had cramps in general but i remember them while i was PG with DS and my god i would wake up in pain, crying out pain. I also have only ever really heard it being related to salt and it's not uncommon in pregnancy i don't think. I might have to give the pineapple jucie a go. Good luck ladies
Well im starting by puting the pineapple juice to the test. Had a glass this afternoon so hopefully i will get a good nights sleep, and it'll be leg cramp free. I got one last night and man it hurt. I get them in my calves mostly and sometimes in my foot.
We've got floorboard throughout so if pineapple juice doesnt work i'll try the cold floor and if all else fails its on to the bananas. I'll let you all know how i go.
*Fingers Crossed*
I asked my Ob about this today because I too have been losing sleep over cramps in my calf muscles at night...
He's told me to make sure I'm getting enough calcium in my diet. He said otherwise take some calcuim suppliments that you can get over the counter at the chemist.
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