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Diana1215
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What's the deal with the leg cramping?
Why does it happen? And can we do anything to prevent it? I woke up in the middle of the night to stretch and all of a sudden got the worst charley horse ever.
How many different things can we get thrown at us when we are pregnant?! 
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trnity44
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
I have no idea why it happens- but I woke up a couple of times last night with the worst worst charley horses in my legs!
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| Posted 3/20/07 11:32 AM |
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
I think I heard bananas can help. GL.
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| Posted 3/20/07 11:33 AM |
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chelle
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
Bananas and water.... LOTS of water.
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| Posted 3/20/07 11:34 AM |
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Diana1215
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
Really - bananas?? Off to Waldbaums I go then because it was seriously so painful! I try to drink tons of water throughout the day - looks like I'm going to have to up it alittle more.
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| Posted 3/20/07 11:35 AM |
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chelle
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
Don't eat TOO many bananas though. Too much potassium isn't good for you.
I try to eat at least one a day though.
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| Posted 3/20/07 11:35 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
Posted by chelle
Bananas and water.... LOTS of water.
ITA this has helped me. I hate the Charley Horse!
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| Posted 3/20/07 11:36 AM |
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gpsyeyes
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
Strawberries are good too. They have potassium which helps with the cramping.
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| Posted 3/20/07 11:40 AM |
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leighla
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
My childbirth class teacher said two TUMS right before bed will help get you through the night without cramps.
If you have a cramp, flex your foot right away and if you can put your foot down on a cold hard surface, that usually stops it quickly.
Also avoid pointing your toes when you stretch, that's usually the trigger.
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| Posted 3/20/07 11:56 AM |
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nbc188
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
Posted by Diana1215
Why does it happen? And can we do anything to prevent it? I woke up in the middle of the night to stretch and all of a sudden got the worst charley horse ever.
How many different things can we get thrown at us when we are pregnant?!
This happened to me for the first time the other night, it startled me out of a heavy sleep, and I said "ow, ow, ow" several times. DH didn't budge, so I figured of course he didn't hear. I mentioned it to him the next morning, he said "oh yeah, I heard that but was confused". Glad he was concerned for me, it's not like "ow" usually stands for something bad or anything!   
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| Posted 3/20/07 12:01 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
It sux...no matter what u do!
I had two the other nite, one after the other on both legs.....and I WAS SORE as I walked yesterday.
Bananas and Water...that is what I hear.
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| Posted 3/20/07 12:01 PM |
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want2beamom
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
OH my! I got my first and only one a few nights ago. THE PAIN! I could not believe it. And of course, I pointed my toes. It hurt so bad. I didnt know what to do to make it stop. Honestly, for the next two days my calf was extremely sore! I wish I could do bananas, but they cause me to have another problem which I would NOT like to return.
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| Posted 3/20/07 12:04 PM |
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Eleanor
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
I had them very bad my first pregnancy - but once I started eating a banana and a lot of skim milk - they never came back. Potassium and calcium I believe. I eat a banana a day this time and have yet to have one (knock on wood)
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| Posted 3/20/07 2:18 PM |
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SweetCin
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
I heard the same...lots of water & a banana.
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| Posted 3/20/07 2:49 PM |
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
Di - did you get bananas? They really help I promise!!!! Feel better! 
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| Posted 3/20/07 3:36 PM |
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Re: What's the deal with the leg cramping?
I had it DS all the time and it was so annoying. My dr. told me to take tums and it should help. I actually didn't notice a difference with tums but I did when I ate banana's and when I drank more water. I haven't had any this time around and I drink 90% water this time around.
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| Posted 3/20/07 3:51 PM |
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