Hi Ladies, I have read quite a lot of posts where some ladies have been having leg cramps and I just wanted to send out a word of warning.
I don't want to scare anyone and it is still pretty rare for anyone of our age to get it but please be aware that pregnancy is a risk factor for DVT.
I had a DVT a couple of months after my first child was born. I had terrible leg pain (its usually in one leg if its DVT) and eneded up not being able to walk on it. Three weeks later after thinking it was a muscle I was diagnosed with DVT. Thank God I caught mine in time - many don't.
The symptoms may include pain in one leg,redness,swelling, or there may be no symptoms at all.
Remember other conditions mimic this though as well ( V Veins,cramps,muscle aches etc)
I am in my 2nd pregnancy now and on blood thinners to reduce the risk of me getting it again.
Thanks ladies - just wanted to share while I had it on my mind.