HELP!! - BAD leg cramps at night!!!

[Carmen2]

I've been talking to my doctor about this problem because lately I've been experiencing the same issue. I remember one night when I broke out in tears and poor DH thinking there was something wrong with the bub. The massive leg cramp was intolerable. I found what really helped me was leg exercises during the day. Nothing strenuous. Try lying on your bed or a carpetted floor and stretch your leg in the air and then bend midway. I did them about 15 times each day and since then, haven't had any leg cramps at night! Hope this helps!

[sirenz]

hello.. i can definatelly sympathise with you.. i wake up in excrutiating pain most nights with leg and hip cramps (mainly on my right side).. i was told by the midwife to use heat packs and i may have to have some physio.. but it is a horrible feeling especially when you go to stretch just a little bit and your whole leg just cramps up.

i haven't found anything that helps yet, but i will let you know when i do.