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Mugsy4
LIF Infant
Member since 10/10 280 total posts
Name:
Heather
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Calves/Charlie Horses
Hey girls,
So, I have been getting crazy charlie horses in my calves... I wake up in the middle of the night screaming/crying in pain. My calves are still hurting me and it is really a nuisance- it's making it hard for me to walk properly. I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday, but I wanted to see if anyone else is having these problems...
Anyone? lol
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Posted 3/20/11 10:19 AM  |
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KNic19
Baby's First Christmas
Member since 7/09 3541 total posts
Name:
Kim
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
Been there!! Potassium and hydration are key. I would eat a banana and drink a huge glass of water and that made it better. When I did get them, it wasn't screaming in pain bad, and I was able to stretch them out pretty quickly.
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| Posted 3/20/11 10:29 AM |
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DreamComeTrue
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 541 total posts
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
I got them for the first time the other morning. I was in bed and I guess went to stretch or roll over and man, did it hurt! I thought it was how I slept that night so I've been sleeping with a pillow between my legs. I had no idea it was another thing to watch out for during pregnancy.
(I am 22w 5d)
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| Posted 3/20/11 10:36 AM |
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chrisnjoe8108
He's 1!
Member since 8/08 5649 total posts
Name:
Chris
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
Ugh they are the worst. I would actually bruise from them. Definitely up your water intake. I have been eating a banana every morning and it helps
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| Posted 3/20/11 10:41 AM |
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jamiemarie12
LIF Adult
Member since 10/09 1651 total posts
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
This happened to me the other night, it was terrible!
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| Posted 3/20/11 10:55 AM |
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windest
LIF Adult
Member since 8/10 1064 total posts
Name:
Windy
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
This has been happening to me every night... like the others said, water and bananas help the most.
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| Posted 3/20/11 11:09 AM |
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Mugsy4
LIF Infant
Member since 10/10 280 total posts
Name:
Heather
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
I can't eat bananas- they make me want to throw up- sorry- I just don't like the texture/consistency of them! Any other ideas?
As for the water- I DRINK ALL DAY LONG! LOL....
Thanks girls!
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| Posted 3/20/11 11:14 AM |
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sarahbelle
Little drummer boy
Member since 5/05 2377 total posts
Name:
Sarah
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
SO painful! I've only gotten one or two this pregnancy.
When you feel them coming on, stretch your leg out in front of you and flex your foot towards you to stretch the muscle out. It hurts, but will end the cramp.
Try stretching before bed and avoid pointing your toes, which makes it worse.
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| Posted 3/20/11 11:42 AM |
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phoenix913
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 3034 total posts
Name:
V
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
Bananas are supposed to help b/c of the potassium, so perhaps another high potassium food would work? Not that I know what one is...
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| Posted 3/20/11 12:21 PM |
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Erica
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 11767 total posts
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
Posted by Mugsy4
I can't eat bananas- they make me want to throw up- sorry- I just don't like the texture/consistency of them! Any other ideas?
When I got them with my first, I would have a banana and big glass of skim milk every night before bed. never got them again.
Since you can't do bananas - skim milk will work - it's high in potassium.
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| Posted 3/20/11 1:08 PM |
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hotsauce345
my love, my life, my son
Member since 1/09 4169 total posts
Name:
Melody
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
i get them fairly often in second tri. just had it happen this morning and it SUCKS! i use my other leg to kick the calf like a meat tenderizer until my husband wakes up from my screaming to massage it
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| Posted 3/20/11 3:52 PM |
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KimSL
LIF Infant
Member since 12/10 217 total posts
Name:
Kimberly
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Re: Calves/Charlie Horses
I got it 3 times in the middle of the night since my pregnancy. From what I hear, dehydration might have something to do with it & I know I don't drink as much water as as I should. While I have a podiatrist appt this Tuesday, I also try and hydrate myself more too.
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| Posted 3/20/11 4:56 PM |
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