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Old 01-31-2013  
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I've noticed since last week that I've been having leg cramps lately. The cramping usually starts in the morning of everyday! It hurts me big time! What I do to lessen it stretch my legs and let DH massage it. But recently, it's getting worse. Not only does it happen in the mornings but anytime of the day. I cramp like 2-3x a day. Not fun. Any tips on how to avoid/lessen it? Thanks!

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Old 02-01-2013  
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I've noticed since last week that I've been having leg cramps lately. The cramping usually starts in the morning of everyday! It hurts me big time! What I do to lessen it stretch my legs and let DH massage it. But recently, it's getting worse. Not only does it happen in the mornings but anytime of the day. I cramp like 2-3x a day. Not fun. Any tips on how to avoid/lessen it? Thanks!
That used to happen to me when I was pregnant. It eases me a lot when I dip my legs in warm water. Also, avoid keeping your legs in one position for a long time. I hope this helps.
 
Old 02-05-2013  
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In addition to what Abigail has suggested, you should take calcium and magnesium to lessen and totally prevent cramping. It worked for me!
 
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I've noticed since last week that I've been having leg cramps lately. The cramping usually starts in the morning of everyday! It hurts me big time! What I do to lessen it stretch my legs and let DH massage it. But recently, it's getting worse. Not only does it happen in the mornings but anytime of the day. I cramp like 2-3x a day. Not fun. Any tips on how to avoid/lessen it? Thanks!
Gaetana is right. I had cramps last December and my obstetrician prescribed me a calcium and magnesium supplement. They are like magic! The cramping happens "once in a blue moon" now thankfully.
 
Old 02-07-2013  
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Indeed it's no fun. I love to swim and when I usually get cramps I feel like it's the end of the world. Then how much more during pregnancy? But I think light exercises will do the job. I guess I'm on my way to cramping now... But I hope I could deal with it.
 
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That used to happen to me when I was pregnant. It eases me a lot when I dip my legs in warm water. Also, avoid keeping your legs in one position for a long time. I hope this helps.
Thanks! It's bloody relaxing, alleviating the pain somehow.
 
Old 03-02-2013  
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I remember taking Calcium when I was cramping badly with my 2nd pregnancy.It helped big time. Hope you are now ok sweetie.
 
Old 03-13-2013  
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I've noticed since last week that I've been having leg cramps lately. The cramping usually starts in the morning of everyday! It hurts me big time! What I do to lessen it stretch my legs and let DH massage it. But recently, it's getting worse. Not only does it happen in the mornings but anytime of the day. I cramp like 2-3x a day. Not fun. Any tips on how to avoid/lessen it? Thanks!
We're on the same shoes now Edda. Baby's arrival is getting near and the ironic part of it is that these discomforts just pop up each time!
 
Old 03-24-2013  
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I've noticed since last week that I've been having leg cramps lately. The cramping usually starts in the morning of everyday! It hurts me big time! What I do to lessen it stretch my legs and let DH massage it. But recently, it's getting worse. Not only does it happen in the mornings but anytime of the day. I cramp like 2-3x a day. Not fun. Any tips on how to avoid/lessen it? Thanks!
If one of your leg cramps, make sure to stretch that leg's calf muscle. Also, moving and jiggling your legs will make the blood circulate better thus avoiding succeeding cramps. I agree with the above posts regarding dipping them on a warm tub of water but my MIL said that an ice massage is also beneficial to cramping. Hope this helps!
 
Old 03-31-2013  
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Thanks for those suggestions ladies!

Now, I have edema and I'm feeling extremely awful.
 
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