Ouch! How to get rid of painful spasms in my lower leg muscles?

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I am 25 weeks pregnant and lower leg spasms just started a couple days ago. Anyone know how to prevent them from happening? I was told that when this happens, to flex my foot towards my body rather than away from it to relieve pain. This helps it to go away but what can prevent it from happening in the first place? I heard there was a link between not getting enough calcium but this cannot be the case as I eat dairy like no tomorrow and go through a gallon of milk in a week.

Answer
Sounds like a Charley horse. To prevent them do some calf stretches every day and keep your lower legs warm. Wear leg-warmers if you have to. A warm muscle is a relaxed muscle.

Good luck with baby.

What can i do about sore swollen legs?

deedee

Im 30 wks and 2 days pregnant and my legs are really sore all the time, my ankles are very puffy and swollen. If I walk even a short distance my legs really hurt for hrs after. Is there anything I can do to help this?

Answer
Drink plenty, I know youre full of fluid but this helps flush the kidneys, elevate your legs when resting, raising the foot end of the bed could help too. If the weather is hot you will swell more but cankles are pretty much the norm in later pregnancy especially in warmer weather.

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