Cramps in Calfs

[Ginger]

i took blackmores magnesium tablets and found they really helped..

[SweetPea]

I found that when I felt the cramp coming I would flex my foot up and that helped to stretch out the calf muscle.

[RochelleW]

I've been having shocking cramps the last few days too and according to DP salt is usually what you need more of, but i'll definitely have a go at the pineapple juice!

[satya]

I have only had one single cramp during the whole of the second tri.

I eat cashews every day as I'm trying to keep my iron levels up. I've only just found out that eating them is thought to keep leg cramps away. Looks like it could be true.

I also have been living on Tums throughout the second tri (due to indigestion) and I believe they have added calcium in them so it could also be them that's helped.

[Nai]

Magnesium deficiency is usually the cause of cramps - the Blackmores Bio-Mangnesium are good. Also Brazil nuts help as they are a good source of magnesium.

[Astrid]

Mmm - could be partly why I have been craving nuts this past week. I have been on the verge of cramps and a bit slack with taking my Rennies of an evening.

[Nai]

Astrid, your body is probably telling you something....