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happymom2be
LIF Toddler
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Leg cramps...anyone?
I ve been getting calf cramps lately, and now my calf is still sore 3 days later?? Has this happened to you?
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Posted 4/10/08 9:46 PM  |
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Superkat
More a stranger than a friend
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
Yep. I started getting leg cramps every other night and it was rotate from one leg to the next. The pain usually lasts for 2 - 3 days, depending on how bad it is. I would recommend eating at least 1 banana per day. The additional potassium helps prevent the leg cramps.
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| Posted 4/10/08 9:49 PM |
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happymom2be
LIF Toddler
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
okay thanks, I started thinking that I had a blood clot or something..lol
I wasnt sure if I should call the dr or wait it out. It just feels like a pulled muscle now
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| Posted 4/10/08 9:51 PM |
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Superkat
More a stranger than a friend
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
Posted by happymom2be
okay thanks, I started thinking that I had a blood clot or something..lol
I wasnt sure if I should call the dr or wait it out. It just feels like a pulled muscle now
Sounds perfectly normal to me.  When you have a leg cramp, you actually slightly damage the muscle and it needs time to heal.
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| Posted 4/10/08 9:54 PM |
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
Another fun symptom of pregnancy! I read about them everywhere - they're very common. I have only gotten a few (fingers crossed that I'm not jinxing myself!) 
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| Posted 4/10/08 10:27 PM |
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cjb88
Little Brother
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
i had a HORRIBLE one the other night... i heard eating bananas helps...
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| Posted 4/11/08 7:37 AM |
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jennyb
Expecting #3 in Sept!
Member since 8/07 2174 total posts
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
Xtra potasium helps so eat bananas!
I get them at night while sleeping - the worst!
Feel better. 
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| Posted 4/11/08 9:18 AM |
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
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Holly
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
I had the worst leg cramp last night!!! I woke up screaming for DH to stretch and massage my leg!!!
I've also been eating bananas daily
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| Posted 4/11/08 10:06 AM |
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msangel
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/07 618 total posts
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Marta
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
yes!!!!, so painful, it does get really sore at first, but then the next time it happens it does not get really sore after. I usually scream and wake up DH and he massages them, it also helps when i strech out my leg during the cramp and flex my foot towards me, it makes them go away faster.
...i feel your pain
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| Posted 4/11/08 10:10 AM |
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MommyMcg
LIF Infant
Member since 9/07 148 total posts
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Mimi
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
yes! they are horrible! It is usually a sign of dehydration, Water water water is the key! I got them the most in my 2nd trimester! Hope you feel better! remember Hydrate!
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| Posted 4/11/08 10:18 AM |
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dapnkap
Our 3 angels
Member since 7/07 4824 total posts
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Karen
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
I had leg cramps so bad for several long weeks.
I started eating a banana a day and drinking a bottle of gatorade and have not had a leg cramp since!
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| Posted 4/13/08 8:13 PM |
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2kids2cats
My babies
Member since 6/05 5229 total posts
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Re: Leg cramps...anyone?
I found two things with these.
First...as soon as it started, even in a dead sleep while rolling over, it would help A LOT to stand up right away. Laying still made it worse.
Second...I also noticed when DH was massaging my legs I got them more frequently...so that sadly ended but much better than charlie horses!
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| Posted 4/13/08 8:42 PM |
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