Diaper Swappers

happysmileylady · 08-25-2012, 03:38 PM

whatever you do, do NOT point your toes. Any time you stretch, bend your feet with your toes towards your knees instead of away from.

hydration-if you are low on water, it will cause more cramps

regular exercise-worn out legs with good circulation cramp less.

clatchford2011 · 08-26-2012, 05:03 AM

-DDC- I drink an 8oz glass of coconut water at night. It helps me ward off stupid leg cramps that just kill me in my sleep. I do some mild stretching before bed too so I am loosened up too. I noticed when I roll to my back it happens a lot. So I try to stay on my left the best I can. I know they suck !

shastalocke · 08-26-2012, 08:26 AM

DDC...I also try to flex my foot and that usually will stop it. But man if I don't my leg is sore for DAYS after!

sillyutalktome · 08-30-2012, 09:16 PM

My OB says it means to up your calcium intake, but I haven't had any.

NurseJessie · 08-30-2012, 10:22 PM

Mine suggested magnesium, makes sense sine it's a muscle relaxer. I'm only getting them like once a week though now, thank goodness! I hate waking up to that!

08-25-2012, 03:38 PM	#11
happysmileylady Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,568 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: Yay leg cramps! whatever you do, do NOT point your toes. Any time you stretch, bend your feet with your toes towards your knees instead of away from. hydration-if you are low on water, it will cause more cramps regular exercise-worn out legs with good circulation cramp less. __________________ Kim-married to Dan Mama to Caiti (17), Rae Rae (4), Dani Lee(2), and CJ, born 10/12/12. Stuff From Kim's Kloset That Special Moment Photography Also come check out Swagbucks with me!

08-26-2012, 05:03 AM	#12
clatchford2011 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Savannah, HAAF, GA Posts: 1,533	Re: Yay leg cramps! -DDC- I drink an 8oz glass of coconut water at night. It helps me ward off stupid leg cramps that just kill me in my sleep. I do some mild stretching before bed too so I am loosened up too. I noticed when I roll to my back it happens a lot. So I try to stay on my left the best I can. I know they suck ! __________________ Catie : Married to my Soldier and bestfriend for 4 awesome years, Mommy to my little sunshine Isabel Born 12/30/2008 and my little rainbow Jacob Born 11/15/2012

08-26-2012, 08:26 AM	#13
shastalocke Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 677 My Mood:	Re: Yay leg cramps! DDC...I also try to flex my foot and that usually will stop it. But man if I don't my leg is sore for DAYS after! __________________ Married to great hubby Eric and mom to 3-year old Steven. Cautiously expecting our #2 in December. Yarn Dyer/Knitter

08-30-2012, 09:16 PM	#14
sillyutalktome Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX Posts: 3,605 Ratings: 37 Feedback: 97% My Mood:	Re: Yay leg cramps! My OB says it means to up your calcium intake, but I haven't had any. __________________ SAHM to my Dd(6/08) , Ds (9/12) and foster mom. Always praying for our five former foster kids.

08-30-2012, 10:22 PM	#15
NurseJessie Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 173	Mine suggested magnesium, makes sense sine it's a muscle relaxer. I'm only getting them like once a week though now, thank goodness! I hate waking up to that! __________________