2006-08-24 09:42:57 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My doctor recommended this to me...I'm not sure how it works, or if it even does but a bar of soap in the bed is supposedly supposed to stop leg cramps.
So is calcium.
2006-08-24 09:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try these tips for keeping leg cramps at bay:
• Avoid standing or sitting with your legs crossed for long periods of time.
• Stretch your calf muscles (see below) regularly during the day and several times before you go to bed.
• Rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes when you sit, eat dinner, or watch TV.
• Take a walk every day, unless your midwife or doctor has advised you not to exercise.
• Avoid getting too tired. Lie down on your left side to improve circulation in your legs.
• Stay well-hydrated during the day by drinking water regularly.
• Try a warm bath before bed to relax your muscles.
• There's some evidence that taking a magnesium supplement in addition to a prenatal vitamin may have some benefit. But check with your provider before taking any kind of supplement during pregnancy.
2006-08-24 16:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by mememe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the absolute best way! My best friend told me about it and I didnt believe her and I was really scared but when I got my leg cramp I stood up and it went away immediately. Trust me you will be so happy if you do this right away. As soon as you get your leg cramp jump up and stand on that foot. Dont be scared, I know you think it will make it hurt worse but it immediately goes away. The pain will be gone instaneously!! Im surprised that more people dont know this cause it works so well. I used to try and rub them out and they would hurt forever. Im 39wks prg now and I dont get them anymore but I used to get them every few days. It helps not to point your toes down when in bed and stretching. Always point your toes up when you stretch. Try standing on your leg next time its a life saver.
2006-08-24 17:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by 343535445 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cramps are usually caused by a lack of calcium and potassium and sometimes by an excess of phosphate. Try eating a banana and drinking some milk before bed.
2006-08-25 04:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by Daisy the cow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium will help avoid it, but once you are in the middle of a cramp you should flex your foot upwards (toes pointing toward your head). That will help stop a cramp in its tracks. My cramps are sometimes so bad that it doesn't seem like I have any control over where I point my foot...that's when nudge my husband, grunt in pain, and point to my foot/leg. He then knows to flex it for me.
2006-08-24 16:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by JordanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jonathan may have been teasing, prob as he is a man and will never know!!, but it's true.... It will all disappear instantaneously when you give birth - no more back pain, no more cramp in legs....
In the meantime, get your man to massage them for you, he got you pregnant after all....
2006-08-24 17:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by 675 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bananas
2006-08-24 16:45:19 · answer #7 · answered by redbugss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand up straight, put both feet flat to the floor. This will relieve the cramp. Man, they rot. Congratulations!
2006-08-24 16:45:21 · answer #8 · answered by flower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffered terribly through the night when I was pregnant.
Lots of water, quenine is used for muscle cramps, so drink tonic water to.
2006-08-24 16:52:17 · answer #9 · answered by LadyDeville 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink tonic water - the quinine helps to ease the cramp
2006-08-24 16:48:59 · answer #10 · answered by voluptuous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋