Third trimester and my legs ache so bad by evening, specially the calves. Sometimes i even get cramps at night that wake me up. What do u all do to get some relief? im desperate for any tips.
Mine got better once my calcium and vitamin D were checked, the doctor adjusted things. So if it's bad, get those levels looked at in your next visit instead of guessing. Light stretching before bed also helped.
Leg pain is so common, especially the cramps at night. What helped me was keeping a pillow under my legs while sleeping and not standing too long. Stay hydrated too, it really matters.
Just one caution, if one leg is painful, swollen and warm to touch, dont ignore it and call your doctor, that needs checking. For the normal achy tired legs, rest and elevation help.
Beta a warm oil massage on the legs at night did wonders for me, my mother used to do it. Keep your feet a little raised when you rest. If the pain is in one leg with swelling and redness though, show your doctor at once.
My mother told me to gently flex my feet whenever a cramp came, and it actually helped. A warm water soak in the evening felt so nice too. But persistent pain, do mention to your gynac.
