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RonniesMommy
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christine
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Leg cramps
I have been getting leg cramps for about a week now and I am only about 6-8 weeks pregnant. The pain is not constant and it switches legs like every couple days. I am so scared that it could be a blood clot, it feels better when I walk around. I go to my first gyno appointment on wednesday, will he be able to check my legs for a blood clot? Could it be anything else this early in my pregnancy?
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Posted 7/10/06 3:18 PM  |
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RonniesMommy
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christine
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Re: Leg cramps
anybody, please I am very nervous? 
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| Posted 7/10/06 3:53 PM |
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LI2VA
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Melissa
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Re: Leg cramps
are they cramps like charly horses? cause if so its pretty normal. Try adding potassium to your diet by eating bananas. If you don't think thats the problem then just call your Dr.
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| Posted 7/10/06 3:55 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Leg cramps
It could be a potassium deficiency. Increase banana intake.
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| Posted 7/10/06 4:03 PM |
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MrsSchwags
Soccer Baseball Lax Mom
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Jennifer
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Re: Leg cramps
and just like every other pain..they say drink water too.
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| Posted 7/10/06 4:04 PM |
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nancygrace
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Live*Love*Laugh
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Re: Leg cramps
eat some bananas :)
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| Posted 7/10/06 4:18 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Mommy
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Re: Leg cramps
I agree with the advice of eating bananas and drinking more fluids
... keeping hydrated is so important for us preggos.. And potassium helps with the leg cramping ..
Feel better!
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| Posted 7/10/06 4:21 PM |
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RonniesMommy
LIF Infant
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christine
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Re: Leg cramps
thank you for the suggestions. Do you also think it can be a blood clot? I am a hypocondriac and this is really worrying me.
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| Posted 7/10/06 4:21 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Leg cramps
Posted by brunette
thank you for the suggestions. Do you also think it can be a blood clot? I am a hypocondriac and this is really worrying me.
A blood clot usually poses as a swollen reddend area that is painful to touch. Are these any of your symptoms? Just wanted to point out that blood clots are rare unless you have a clotting disorder or you are confined to bed due to injury or illness.
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| Posted 7/10/06 4:31 PM |
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Re: Leg cramps
Posted by nrthshgrl
It could be a potassium deficiency. Increase banana intake.
Yep a banana a day keeps the Charlie Horses away! 
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| Posted 7/10/06 4:39 PM |
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RonniesMommy
LIF Infant
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christine
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Re: Leg cramps
Posted by Disneygirl
Posted by brunette
thank you for the suggestions. Do you also think it can be a blood clot? I am a hypocondriac and this is really worrying me.
A blood clot usually poses as a swollen reddend area that is painful to touch. Are these any of your symptoms? Just wanted to point out that blood clots are rare unless you have a clotting disorder or you are confined to bed due to injury or illness.
no, I dont have any of those symptoms. I am going to try eating bannanas and see if that helps. 
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| Posted 7/10/06 4:46 PM |
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