Leg cramps

[Freewanderer]

Help! Am only 24 weeks but I’ve been getting bad leg cramps at night. This time, the muscle is really sore over 24 hours later. It’s a bit sore to walk on. Has anyone else experienced the discomfort lingering longer than you would expect?
Thanks

I had the awful leg cramps at a similar point in pregnancy - one was excruciating and the ache in my leg lasted for a few days. I think if you go for several nights over several weeks, it's probably worth speaking to your midwife.
I found that stretching before I went to sleep and making sure that I had drunk enough water was key. I haven't experienced them much the further I've got into pregnancy so hopefully you will be similar!
I'm 33 weeks now and haven't had the awful cramps for at least a month, only the occasional mini cramp that you can stretch out quickly before it turns horrible.

Thanks for ur message. I don’t remember suffering this much before so I must have forgotten. It’s another pregnancy symptom that is pretty unpleasant! I’ll try drinking more water like you suggest and stretching x

Hi OP I am 26 weeks and experiencing the same. If its not cramp it's pins and needles. I'm waking up probably 4/5 times a night and by which point I then tell myself I need a wee.... Its relentless. I did have it in my first pregnancy too though. Water does seem to help abit so give that a try. Otherwise you have my sincere sympathy 😕

Magnesium oil spray! Honestly! Had the same issue and dreaded it - bought this, rubbed it on calves every night, didn't get another cramp. A chiropractor recommended it

No advice but you are not alone. 35 weeks here and it can be excruciating and I can't walk properly the next day

Thanks all. Magnesium spray... where do I get that? I need it!
The cramps r rubbish. I wouldn’t mind, but still being in pain when walking 2 days later is worse than the actual cramp.
Will try the bananas for sure

www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/betteryou-magnesium-oil-spray-original-60003889

Just a word of warning on the magnesium spray... (as I made this mistake) the oil by this brand isn't recommended during pregnancy, but the lotion is! You know it's safe as it has a pregnant lady on the bottle!

I've been taking Indian tonic water for this, may be a coincidence but so far I've been ok. Fingers crossed it continues.

Thanks re magnesium info both.
I’ll check it out. And buy some tonic water. Would try anything to avoid more cramps.