Leg pain

Has anyone had or have leg pain. The last few weeks my legs have been sore. Now I am waking up during the night from the pain. It is almost as if a charlie horse is just about to happen but it doesnt and I just have the after pain.
Now today when I woke up both my legs are killing me and are throbbing. Is this normal? What can I do to avoid this. I tired bananas last week and that started a whole different problem.

Re: Leg pain

bump...anyone?

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may be try drinking more water. that usually makes the cramping go away...

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this is a tough one i know b/c this was like the one major problem during my pregnancy for me. i had a great pregnancy except i got the most nagging excrutiating throbbing pains in my legs! sadly, i never really found anything to help it go away really. i drank milk, ate bananas, drank water, took hot showers but none did the magic trick really. i just waited it out usually or lay down which did help a little too. sorry i couldn't help much but wanted to share that you're not alone.

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I have that a lot! Yesterday the after-pain was so bad, stairs were almost unbearable.

Everyone I have talked to (doctor, new mommies) tell me the most likely culprit is dehydration. Drink, drink, drink!!!

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Usually it's dehydration. Try drinking lots more water. But if you ask me it sounds like a ploy to get Anthony to spend some quality time on those gams of yours

Message edited 6/12/2007 10:20:55 PM.

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Kick your heel out and pull your toes toward your head.. that would stop my charlie horse, as much as the charlie horse hurts, just try it.