These leg cramps are killing me, mostly at night I wake up screaming almost. Third trimester and its happening daily now. Anyone got tips that actually help?
When a cramp strikes, try flexing your foot upwards towards your shin instead of pointing your toes. It instantly releases the muscle. A warm water foot soak before bed also worked wonders for me.
It is so hard to deal with cramps when you are already physically exhausted. Try sleeping with a pillow between your knees to relieve the pressure. Also, make sure you are taking your calcium tablets daily.
Oh, those midnight calf cramps were so painful! I started doing gentle ankle stretches before sleeping and asked my husband to massage my legs with warm mustard oil. It gave me great relief.
