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August 2010 Babies

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Leg Cramps

hoping101 posted:

Ok, so the last couple mornings I have been woken up to some pretty severe leg cramps. Resemble charlie horses exactly! lol

I lay there and try to wiggle them around and eventually I can feel the cramps disappear. Now heres my question, is it common to feel lingering pain? It feels just like I pulled a muscle in my calves. And what on earth can I do to make it feel better?

I bought a prenatal yoga video last night and plan on starting it tonight and maybe the stretches will help some. Our bodies really do go through so much!!!

Melinda(24) DH(27) EDD 08/20/10 (Blue Team) Avery James!

3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Leg CrampsOk, so the last couple mornings I have been woken up to some pretty severe leg cramps. Resemble charlie horses exactly! lol I lay there and try to wiggle them around and eventually I can feel the cramps disappear. Now heres my question, is it common to feel lingering pain? It feels just like I pulled a muscle in my calves. And what on earth can I do to make it feel better? I bought a prenatal yoga video last night and plan on starting it tonight and maybe the stretches will help some. Our bodies really do go through so much!!!

WorryGirl80 responded:

As soon as I feel one coming on, I get up as quickly as I can. Lay my feet flat on the floor, lean forward on the wall and stretch the calves. That makes it disappear instantly. If it's really strong, the pain will linger, but usually it won't. Also, make sure to add bananas to your diet. HTH

Teresa(30), DH(48), MC 1/5/07, DS 7/16/08, EDD 8/20/10 It's a Girl! Emma

Report This| Share this:Leg CrampsAs soon as I feel one coming on, I get up as quickly as I can. Lay my feet flat on the floor, lean forward on the wall and stretch the calves. That makes it disappear instantly. If it's really strong, the pain will linger, but usually it won't. Also, make sure to add bananas to your diet. HTH

UGAmomof2 replied to WorryGirl80's response:

Ugh, I feel your pain. To help....while laying stretch your leg out and foot should be flat like you are standing. Flex toes inward (towards your head...NOT out). Do this several times to relieve cramp.

Let me know if it works!!!

Nicki(35) DH(35) DS(10) DD(2) THANK YOU LORD DD2-EDD 08/18/10 (PINK TEAM) CLOMID BABY (C9)- MADISON GRACE. blog:onelittletwolittlethree.blogspot.com

Report This| Share this:Leg CrampsUgh, I feel your pain. To help....while laying stretch your leg out and foot should be flat like you are standing. Flex toes inward (towards your head...NOT out). Do this several times to relieve cramp. Let me know if it works!!!

hoping101 responded:

Well I did a little stretching yesterday and some of my yoga video. Made the lingering pain feel a little better. Then I propped my feet up on one pillow all night while sleeping... and thankfully I didn't wake up with a cramp this morning. That lingering pain is still there but not quite as bad... hoping to never get a cramp again! Yikes!

Melinda(24) DH(27) EDD 08/20/10 (Blue Team) Avery James!

Report This| Share this:Leg CrampsWell I did a little stretching yesterday and some of my yoga video. Made the lingering pain feel a little better. Then I propped my feet up on one pillow all night while sleeping... and thankfully I didn't wake up with a cramp this morning. That lingering pain is still there but not quite as bad... hoping to never get a cramp again! Yikes!

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