Sunday, February 15, 2009
Calf cramps from hell
I've been experiencing occasional calf cramps in my sleep. I wake up in excruciating pain and can't move my calf which is contracted and rock hard for 10-15 seconds. The only thing I can do is to try not to move and wait for it to pass. I have read that I should keep hydrated, eat potassium-rich foods and exercise to prevent the cramps. I think that they are good practice for labor contractions because the only way I have learned to get through them is with deep breathing and relaxation.
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I had one recently and it was the worst pain ever! and i actually didnt think to chalk it up as a symptom of pregnancy, but sure enough after reading your post and googling it - it is! strange this pregnancy thing. but love it none the less.
Wait, you're pregnant too?!
hehe, yep but I'm not so far along, just finishing my first trimester.
Calcium, you need calcium! When you get one, in the morning go eat a yogurt (assuming you tolerate lactose)! x, Mal
this happens to me all the time! not getting pregnant, i meant calf cramps while sleeping. it sucks.
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