I have not had much luck at getting replies to my questions so I will try again. Does anyone know or experience leg cramps with their pregnancies early on? I am about 6 weeks and seem to have a lot of leg cramps and a lot of discharge to. Just wondering if anyone else did this. Sometimes my low back hurts to . Maybe that is from everything trying to stretch. Thanks for ANY replies.

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Heather Michelle- September 18, 1993

Rebekah Lee- Angel baby-March 5, 2002

Alexander Lee- March 6, 2003

I never had leg cramps early on when PG. But yes, it could just be from everything streching out....

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I don't have leg cramps but they do feel sort of worn out it the muscles at night. Kind of like after a hard workout. The extra CM is also normal. I catch myself running to make sure I'm not spotting sometimes when I feel it.

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I got them early on.... so dont worry youre not alone!!!

Yes!! I get them all the time in my calves, and they turn into charlie horses. I've had 5 already, and I'm only 18 weeks.

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I had the leg cramps all the time with my last pregnancy. I think it was low calcium or something. I bet your doc can give you a better explaination.

I also had the low back pain with this pregnancy.......it was horrible at about 7 weeks!! I took Ibuprophen but now I hear that it is not good during pregnancy. (I read the label and it said for the last trimester "dont take") I would ask your doc about that too just to be sure.

What did help and is NOT a drug is the Therma Wraps.!!! Awesome! one all day and the paid was gone the next morn!

Leg cramps may be caused by the additional weight gain of pregnancy, changes in your circulation, or a deficiency in your calcium intake. Calcium is used to support your bones and muscles along with the developing baby. There is an increased need for calcium during pregnancy, so if you are not digesting enough calcium for you and the baby, you may be experiencing a calcium deficiency.
What can you do to treat leg cramps during pregnancy?
There are a few things that you can do to treat leg cramps or prevent them from occurring. Try one or more of the following interventions to help relieve or prevent your leg cramps:

Exercise regularly; include stretches that target your legs
Rest with your legs elevated
Wear supportive stockings
During a leg cramp, raise your toes towards you and have someone massage your muscles
Dissolve four tablets of Magnesia Phosphorica 6X in a small glass of warm water
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may prove helpful in relieving the pain of leg cramps (do not take aspirin or ibuprofen)
Contact your healthcare provider if your leg cramps are severe or remain consistent. Your physician may prescribe additional supplements or medication.

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I didn't get any pains in my legs or back until the second trimester.

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