Leg cramps in late stages of pregnancy are common but do you get them in the first trimester at all?
2006-08-23 21:34:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pregnancy puts your body under a great strain and the body is harvested of various minerals etc to 'feed' the foetus.
Therefore, what happens is that you yourself suffer any deficiencies whilst your foetus gets all it needs. Hence, as you go through the early stages you are advised to take vitamins *specific* to pregnancy.
One cause of cramps is magnesium deficiency. Ask your doctor/pharmacist if you can take a vitamin tablet with magnesium to combat leg cramps.
As pregnancy progresses you may find that you start to get very tired. Often, people put this down to 'well of course I'm tired... I'm pregnant' when in fact they may be suffering iron deficiency. A simple blood test will show up iron deficiency, easily tackled by taking Vitamin B as prescribed by your Dr. Do *NOT* self prescribe Vitamin B just because you think you need it. It must be dosed correctly.
2006-08-23 22:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by skiparoouk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible with pregnancy, just remember that. Lol.
I had a TON of leg cramps during my first trimester and I'm sure that blessing will return towards the end of my pregnancy. Oh the joys of motherhood.
2006-08-28 01:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by Empress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend suffered leg cramps whilst pregnant, and she was told by somebody this may indicate a lack of salt in the bloodstream and was told to pour some salt on her hand and take one big lick before she goes to bed.
I think it worked.
But i'm no midwife so best ask her.
2006-08-24 00:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh honey im so sorrie for you... if you have it anything like how i did its just the beginning.. my advice to you it to invest in a heating pad and i know this is going to be hard but stay away from spas... for me at 6 weeks i started cramping throughout my whole body it got worse and worse turned into server back pains and im 16 weeks still having them... not as often as then but i still get them... i would tell you early on to walk, try to do minimal excercise and eat right... those were the number one reason to my hurtful aches... i hope i helped
2006-08-28 04:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by charlena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body will go through a lot of changes. I myself havn't gotten leg cramps but my legs do get tired faster ( ie: going up stairs are more difficult!) & im only 11 weeks pregnant!
2006-08-31 12:37:26 · answer #5 · answered by DIANNE! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks
2006-08-29 07:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I easily have hip pains. no longer lots cramps, extra of a sharp discomfort. virtually like pinched nerves. The well being practitioner says that it somewhat is in elementary terms hormones. and that i will have the blessing of taking section in all of it throughout the time of my being pregnant. BOOOO!!!!!!
2016-09-29 22:23:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got hideous leg cramps from practically day one of both my pregnancies, unfortunately got worse until babes came!
2006-08-28 02:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by Trix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I get them and I am only nearly 5 weeks pregnant. It is normal I have been told - congrats by the way!
2006-08-29 23:54:16 · answer #9 · answered by Jadie_Baby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i did, did u know that the bloods flows ten times more in your legs when u r preggas than any other time, wow amazing fact i thought, its a sign u need too relax more and put your feet up xx congratulations and hope all goes well for you good luck xx
2006-08-23 21:50:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋