oh you poor thing! i had those BAD a few weeks ago - to the point i was walking like a cowboy (more than your avg preg waddle).
my doctor suggested taking caltrate (up to 3 a day) or upping the calcium (i'm lactose intolerant so not ideal) - plus you don't get the calories.
also at our ante-natal classes the physio said we get them due to shortening of muscles - when we stretch, we point our toes (im guessing that's when you experience them?) ... so in stead of pointing your toes practice stretching and making your feet go the other way towards you - hope that makes sense. that helps too.
I had them badly too but haven't had any since taking magnesium and calcium supplements (you can get the 2 combined). I had the same thing last pregnancy and took the same supplements so it is definitely that for me.
I totally find that stretching but keeping my foot at a right angle to my leg, so my calf muscle is as extended as it can be, helps to ease a cramp. Moving my legs any other way will make it worse.
What calcium+magnesium supplements do you take? I had a look in the supermarket, but didn't see that combination. Can anyone please suggest a brand to try?
Caltrate - they have 3 diff types. 1st one has just calcium i think, second best has calcium plus magnesium and the 3rd which is best has calcium, magnesium, iron and i think some other ones. can gt over the counter at the pharmacist.
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