At first it was just my feet, then it moved up to my calves. Even though the pain only lasts for about half a minute, the pain is excruciating. I know alot of my answers are going to be "why dont you go to the doctor". Well I dont have the money to go to the dr. anytime I feel like it. Also I am an 18 yr old female.
2006-07-30 17:07:24 · 10 answers · asked by pumpmar 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Magnesium seems to help with the cramping too. Are you getting enough sleep? The muscles will ache if you haven't slept enough.
BTW, one of the BEST sources of potassium is tomatoes.
2006-07-30 17:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way that I know to stop the leg cramps (and believe me i got them very often during my first and second pregnancy) is to take a nice walk a couple of hours before bedtime. When you get home, have your partner massage your legs and back. I know that walking is hard when your pregnant but it keeps the blood flowing and also helps aid in delivery when it is time. If you do this, it is almost certain that you wont have anymore cramps. You should avoid "big stretching" which basically means don't over stretch. I don't recommend "soaking" in the tub, I know this is going to sound old fashioned but when you are pregnant there are too many risks of contracting infections that could seriously harm your baby. I wouldn't bathe, but maybe a warm shower will help. I know that walking worked wonders for me and I looked forward to my massage when I got home! I hope I have helped you, and good luck !!
2016-03-27 07:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
zak's dehydration thought is a good one, but another possibility is low potassium. Try eating a banana (or two) a day for a few days and see if that helps.
If not, it may be a condition like plantar faciitis (although that typically wouldn't spread to the legs). A good indicator of plantar faciitis is severe pain (especially in the bottoms of your feet) when first getting up in the morning. Try stretching your calf muscles as well as the muscles on the bottoms of your feet before you get out of bed.
2006-07-30 17:14:40 · answer #3 · answered by firemedicgm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Small bowl of ice cream in the evenings it has more soluble potassium than bananas do ,this works for me and my second son had the same cramps.
2006-07-30 17:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sound like a potassium deficiency. Eat more foods like melon, beans, banana,mushrooms, etc. or take a potassium supplement.
2006-07-30 17:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by amazon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trying eating bananas, the potassium will help with muscle cramps.
2006-07-30 17:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by DIE HAPPY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a boyfriend, have him give you a foot rub, it will also help you relax. also...have you seen the good feet tv ads? maybe you need arch supports, you can get them at walmart for around 5$
2006-08-01 10:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by a14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you might be low on Potassium, which can be found in many foods such as bananas, potatoes, orange juice, try that and see if it helps.
2006-07-30 17:13:43 · answer #8 · answered by Gabrielle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you been drinking enough water? dehydration can cause cramping.
2006-07-30 17:10:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU ARE NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER OR NEED MORE POTASSIUM. BANANAS.
2006-07-30 17:12:12 · answer #10 · answered by ♥BUD or BUD LIGHT♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋