Charley Horse! 😖😫😂 Leg Cramps?

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For the past few weeks, I have been experiencing insanely painful cramps in my calfs every morning. I stay hydrated and I realize charley horses are very common in pregnancy but I feel beat up. My legs are soooooo sore! Does anybody have any tips or tricks for alleviating the aches?

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Yep, I do the flex toes upward and take extra mag and calcium each day. I haven't had them as much since I've done that.

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Not quite sure where in the world you are but,  if you can get hold of some Indian tonic water it works like a dream.  Good luck x

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I was getting them regularly at night and my doctor has me taking an additional magnesium supplement at night as well as making sure I get enough potassium in my diet (she said a banana a day should be enough). I also drink plenty of water and make sure I exercise (walk) enough during the day. I also have a foam roller to release tension in my calves if they get too tense or sore.

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My doctor said to take 2g of additional calcium. I take it after dinner. It has helped a little. I also tried KTape, Google it! I swear by these strips! I also try to drink more coconut water.

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You're lacking magnesium

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I get them at night but today one woke me up at 5:30 and wouldn't go away. It hurt so bad. I also flex my toes up towards my shin. Seems to help. Oh, the joys of pregnancy. :(

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I swear my SO has magic fingers. He can find the source of the cramp in the muscle and press on it until it subsides and I have no soreness later. I'm really sore if it gets rubbed or ignored while cramping.

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I had that happening when I would go to stretch and damn! does that hurt.  I found if flexed my toes rather than point it would stop the cramp if it started.  That's all I got... sorry.  😉

Charley Horse! 😖😫😂 Leg Cramps?

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