Anyone ??

I keep having charlie horses in my right side calf almost everynight. Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen while prego, this has only happened since I've been prego.

I haven't, but my doctor told me to expect them because it happens with a lot of women.

Generally when charley horses happen, it is due to your electrolytes being a little out of whack - particularly potassium.  Very common in pregnancy.  Try drinking a little Gatorade (or G2 the low calorie version) a couple hrs before you go to bed.  Gatorade has electrolytes in it and will help replenish your body.  Also, bananas and nuts have a high amount of potassium in them, so if you like those, you can add those to your diet.  These things should help. 

Yep, definitely something that comes with the territory. I had them as well, but also in my ankles/feet. I was told to eat bananas... and ahh such relief!!  haha  Those charlie horses and cramps hurt!! I ate 2 bananas a day and they dimished greatly to once or twice every couple of weeks or so. I hope you get some relief soon.  :)


Karine

Mine always happen at night also. I eat a banana every day while pregnant

I usually get them early in the morning when I stretch. I almost got one TWICE last night, but I remembered reading that when you feel one coming on, to flex your foot back toward your shin and it would go away. It worked! I HATE those things!!!

I use to get that all the time a banana would fix it up usually

Thanks everyone! I have been trying the bananas, and will try some of the other ideas. I only have 8 weeks till my c-section, so hopefully it doesn't get any worse.

Ok, yall are going to think I am crazy  But I was having them everynight and read online where it says to unwrap a bar of soap and stick it under your fitted sheet by your legs/feet.  I did this 3 weeks ago and have only have 1 bad night since then.  Google it and you will see that Im not crazy alone....lol  I dont know what makes it work but it has worked for me.