Leg Cramps 😖 relief?

Question

I’m 17 weeks and have been getting terrible leg cramps while lying down. I got them with my first also, so I know it’s normal, but with this one the pain left over will not go away for anything. When I get up to walk it feels like the muscle is weak and going to give out, and I’ve just been kind of limping around the last few days. I work in nursing so it feels like it’s made it worse since I’m constantly on my feet. Anyone else get them this bad and know of anyway to make it go away? I’ve taken extra vitamins, Tylenol for the pain, and even tried Icy Hot, but nothing is working to make it feel better. I go to my OB in the am, is there anything I can ask for to help it?

Answer

Try eating a banana every day. I actually do that and have had no issues with let cramping this pregnancy. 
I used to so this when I ran track in high school and was waking up with Charlie horses. Literally a banana a day stopped it. I think it's the potassium or some such balance. 
Anyway cant hurt!

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Make sure to drink lots of water. Water is your best preventive for leg cramps

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When I get them, I stand up as quickly as possible and force my foot flat on the floor. It helps! My mom told me to do it when I was pregnant with my oldest.

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Thank you ladies. I do drink plenty of water, so I’m going to try the banana thing. My OB suggested magnesium, so I’m going to try those as well. The cramps themselves normally go away after a few minutes, my problem is the pain that stays after 😖.