Hi Gals,

I have been having this annoying leg cramps for the past 3 days during the nights. It was kind of mild initially but yesterday it was uncomfortable. My mom and grandmom say that it is common during the last trimester and I have also read some information about it. My doubt is whether it has anything to do with my calcium intake. Do throw your inputs on leg cramps and if at all whether something can be done to avoid it.

Regards,
AVB Kirti replied. Cramps are common during last trimester (like someone mentioned here). When I had my 31st week check up my doc was surprised I was not taking any calcium supplement. The first question that followed was.. don't you get cramps? I changed docs since I shifted from Chennai to Bangalore. I mentioned that I drink 3 glasses of milk, she still put me on a calcium tablet (take the swallow type one if you don't like chewy one). Also Vitamin D is required for calcium absorption, so make sure you go for a walk in mild sunlight.

I usually get cramps over weekend when I am at home. At office, I always keep my legs elevated on the dustbin (kept upside down), helps both to prevent cramps and also to prevent swelling.
Kirti hello ! replied. hey AVB and Purnima

I was wondering about what to do about my leg cramps.Yes ,you need to up your calcium intake.Try hot patch and cold patch and see if it helps.The other day I had a shooting pain in my claves and was not able to walk during the day too.Maybe somebody can help us. purnima replied. hey
i m havin the same prob.. i m havin cramps suring the day too!! its so diff, specially whn i at dinner or lucnch at someone's place.. i hv to get up and walk!!
i wish smone wud reply to ur msg soon as i need help too!!