Calf cramp... Relief after??

Question

I woke up to the WORST cramp in my left calf I've ever had. Holy smokes it was terrible. After lasting about a minute I slowly stretched it out. But for the past 24 hours the muscles have been painfully sore. Like post-workout sore x100000. Any advice on easing the pain?

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I've learned to immediately pull my toes up and stretch when I start to feel one coming on. That relieves it much faster than trying to rub the cramp out.

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I have the same thing. I feel like my calf does not feel right the next day too.

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Maybe icy hot or alternate cold and hot packs. I've had these too they suck! Try to keep hydrated.

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These are the worst. I've gotten a few this pregnancy when I wake up in the morning. They're awful!

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Had the same thing happen to me a few weeks back. I just stretched it out throughout the day, warm bath and small amount of Tylenol. It stuck around for a few days. I'm super paranoid it'll come back in the middle of the night one night. Feel better!

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I actually use these cramps to practice my breathing and meditation for labor! I almost wish I was getting more. While I know labor will be different I figured it couldn't help to use them! I drink pickle juice at the onset of the cramp and then stretch of out throughout the day after.

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Hahah your first one?! Lucky you! Cold compress usually helps me :-) (I laughed because I'm fortunate enough to get them almost every night)

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I eat a banana a day and it does miracles.

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They are a part of pregnancy.  When I ue to get them I would wake up screaming.  They were so bad. Lol hubby always thought it was labor. Two years being pregnant,  I've learned when I get one to stand up and put pressure on the leg. After giving birth, I no longer screem with this pregnancy.  I guess my pain tolerance has gone up lol.

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Banana is the best remedy

Calf cramp... Relief after??

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