What makes you get leg cramps when your pregnant? I keep getting them in the middle of the night. No fun
2006-10-19 08:27:53 · 10 answers · asked by tlk0103 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ouch! I know they hurt! You need to eat more potassium! Try eating a banana once or twice a day. This should help! It helped me for awhile but I eventually got sick of bananas!
2006-10-19 08:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dana J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As everyone has been saying, you're body needs more potassium -- eat more bananas. I got a leg cramp a few weeks ago. It hurt so bad that i felt the soreness for days! What usually sets me off is when I stretch my legs in the morning or in the middle of the night. I have a habit of pointing my toes when I stretch -- DON'T DO THAT! It's better to flex your feet up instead of out. It really works!
Good luck and congrats!
2006-10-19 08:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by JoesWifee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of it could be due to the type of shoes your wearing. Flats are better or anything you don't have to strain your leg muscles to hold on to. Anything with a heel and open back can cause leg cramps. Try walking, stretching and drinking lots of water that may help also.
2006-10-19 08:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by Curious J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just reading about it.It says that as your uterus gets bigger you'll get more pressure over the blood vessels and veins that go to your legs, restraining the blood supply to them....so they get crampy. I'm going through that too. Las night was so bad my leg hurts to walk today. No fun either
2006-10-19 08:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have continuously uncover it incredibly handy to stretch my frame, with emphasis on my leg muscular tissues. I do that earlier than I rise up and earlier to any strenuous bodily endeavor. I additionally therapeutic massage my legs and toes most likely. I particularly desire that you simply think larger.
2016-08-31 23:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregnancysleep/7552.html
Take a look at this. It also gives helpful advice on what you can do about those leg cramps.
2006-10-19 08:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of potassium. Drink lots of orange juice. V8 also has lots of potassium. Good luck!!
2006-10-19 08:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by christmas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its from all the extra weight you suddenly start carrying. I think your legs aren't used to all the added weight...
2006-10-19 08:37:37 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You nee more potassium, eat bananas that will help
2006-10-19 08:37:11 · answer #9 · answered by country girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to eat bananas take it away but i don't know how it happens
2006-10-19 08:29:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋