Hi all, Back again with a query. I have started getting leg cramps in the calf muscles and it is mostly while sleeping. Has any one experienced this .. it is soo painful and lasts for few seconds.. I consulted dr and she said it is very common in pregnancy due to growing uterus and weight ... Any advice to ease this pain? Dr advised me to take lots of calcium.. but doesnt seem to work.. -(

Cheers,
Rose Rakhi replied. hi rose,
i too have started getting cramps in the calf muscles while sleeping. one thing that works for me is walking in the evening. or else massage ur calf muscles gently but firmly. try this if it works.

there' s also some info i copied from some site:

Leg Cramps: What You Can Do
Here are some tips to prevent or relieve leg cramps:

* Stretch. Stretching your legs (especially your calves) before going to bed can help reduce your chances of getting leg cramps. When you feel a cramp in your leg, straighten your leg—heel first—and wiggle your toes. Avoid pointing your toes when stretching or exercising.
* Avoid standing or sitting in one position for long periods of time. Avoid sitting in a position that may restrict blood flow (such as sitting with your legs crossed for long periods of time).
* Exercise. Regular exercise, such as a daily walk, can help prevent leg cramps. (Always be sure to find out from your health care provider what exercises are safe for you and how long you can maintain your exercise program.) If you’re able to stand, walking for a few minutes when you have a leg cramp can help ease the pain and relax the muscle.
* Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid getting dehydrated. Be sure to drink plenty of water during the day.
* Massage your legs and apply heat. When you have a leg cramp, relax the muscle through gentle massage, or heat the muscle with a warm towel or hot water bottle. A warm bath before bedtime may also help to relax your muscles and prevent leg cramps.

HTH
take care
rakhi
Somya replied. Hi Rose..

These days I am also getting Leg cramps and it happens if you try to change your position while sleeping... and what I do.. I returned to my original position.. and it helps me a lot.. after some time if I change my position... pain doesn' t appear...
Try this... and do tell me.... ok..

and yes... it is mainly due to calcium deficiency and absolutely normal in pregnancy.. so dont worry.. be happy

Love
Somya