Leg and hip pains?

Question

I am due in May. I have been waking up more and more at night and can't go back to sleep due to very strong sharp leg and hip pain. I have tried taking Tylenol before sleeping and I still wake up with them. If i take anything while in pain I feel very groggy in the morning.I've tried stretching up to 2 twice a day and even walking it still doesn't help. This is #4 for me and never had this with the first 3 so it's new to me. What can I do?

Answer 1

I went through the same thing, try a body pillow between your legs at night. It helps, but not all the way but its better then nothing at all.

Answer 2

I am 28 weeks pregnant and i have that same problem leg cramp and hip pain. what I usually do is take a nice warm bath to relax my muscle before i go to bed. and if you are married or with someone let them massage your legs for about a good half hour it really helps stimulate your muscle and once in bed put a pillow between your leg and lay on your side. I know it seems like alot but, it really do me some justice just about every night.

good luck hope this work for you too.

Answer 3

I am having the same problem, it has happened a few nights now, I jsut asked a question about it earlier. It seems normal I guess our hips are separating for the upcoming birth. I have tried the pillow between my legs and it does not help either. Warm baths before bed maybe, that is what people suggested to me.

Answer 4

sounds like charlie horses (muscle contractions) i had them really bad with my daughter there really isn't much you can do it is your hormones causing them Try elevating your feet while you sleep it may help a little. keep taking the tylenol before bed so they do not get any worse. Good luck.