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Muscle Spasms/cramps???

3 posts on this thread and the last post was on December 30th, 2007 6:57 PM
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lovemy3 - December 19th, 2007 7:05 PM
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Hi there. I am 38 yrs old and pregnant with my 4th child and am 31.5 weeks along. I am experiencing muscle cramps in my legs while relaxing or asleep along with the occasional one in my fingers. has anyone ever experienced this and have any suggestions? Thanks.

cynthia3 - December 19th, 2007 7:11 PM

yeah, when I was mildly dehydrated during my last pregnancy. Lots of gatorade and some salty food usually helped (I didn't have diabetes or high blood pressure). I would probably ask your doctor though.

lovemy3 - December 21st, 2007 10:40 AM

Thanks I did ask him, he said they were normal and to try stretching excercises before bedtime. I have been drinking a lot more water and they have disappeared. thanks

Val - December 30th, 2007 6:57 PM

Hi Lovemy3! Glad to see you are doing well (despite the leg cramps - those suck!) I had cramps really badly several times during pregnancy - I think I remember that it might be related to a vitamin or mineral deficiency - potassium or magnesium or something? Sorry I can't can't recall specifically. I do know that it gave me a chance to practice my hypnobirthing breathing techniques!