i suffer with cramps in my legs everynight has anyone got any tips on how to avoid getting them thanks
2007-01-17 02:31:47 · 16 answers · asked by marie b 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Maintaining a healthy diet is one. If you exercise more often, the cramps usually don't occur so much. If you end up getting cramps, try yoga! I started yoga about 6 months ago and my cramps never come back! It builds stamina, strength and flexibility. It also takes your mind off of it! We all know it hurts more when you are forced to curl up in a ball and think about it.
2007-01-17 02:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ariel♥ish♥ness♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard quinine tablets are good, i think you may need 2 go to the doctors for these I'm not sure, but you can always pop into your local health store and ask them if they have them. You also get quinine in tonic water.
Also make sure you drink 6-8 glasses of water a day to keep you hydrated, sometimes cramps are caused if you are a bit dehydrated.
Eat a healthy balanced diet. bananas contain potassium which helps prevent cramps
Though if it's only during the night your getting these cramps it could be the way ur lying in bed or the way they baby's lying when your lying down (he/she could be lying on a nerve).
you can buy a maternity pillow which lies under your bump to take the weight off
when i got cramps i slept with a pillow between my legs and a pillow under my bump
2007-01-17 02:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by NIC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a heat up run for like 5 minutes, then relax muscular tissues by streching for 10-quarter-hour. stay hydrated and devour a banana to maintain from cramping. initiate slowly and don't over exert your self interior the beginning up. attempt engaged on the treadmill for 15-30 minutes, then slowly boost it sluggish to construct your stamina.
2016-10-07 07:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to do a bit of stretching before you go to bed. To stretch out your calves, first kneel down and then rest on your elbows and forearms. Stretch out one leg behind you and give your calf a good stretch for a minute, then do the other one.
My yoga teacher recommends this so hopefully it will work for you.
2007-01-17 02:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. stretch your legs when you are laying down---point your toes straight so your foot is flat and on the same plane as your legs--- DO NOT stretch your legs by pointing your toes "UP".
2. put a bar of dial soap under the sheet by your feet. Hey, that's what my momma does.
2007-01-17 02:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to stretch. put one foot in front of the other and bend slowly
I think you should try to take more salt in your diet.. I've heard that works
there are things that you can buy in the chemist to help with cramping
2007-01-17 02:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by flips 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swimming helps a lot,it strengthens the muscles without hurting the joints.Also avoid standing still for long periods of time.
2007-01-17 02:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by Alfred E. Newman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water. You'll pee alot but it will help relieve the cramps
2007-01-17 02:35:29 · answer #8 · answered by bzqqsq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there not alot you can do but keepin them cool and raised if you can. so in the evening sit with your legs up. this has helped me keep them more mild. if you find out how to get them to go completly let me know
2007-01-17 02:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by invigeration69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink more water and eat bananas for potassium. This will help...I had the same problem!!
2007-01-17 02:35:15 · answer #10 · answered by September Sweetie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋