[CandiceW]

Hello!

I have been having bad leg cramps in the middle of the night for the last two nights. My left calf hurts a lot even to walk.
I am wondering if this can be an early pregnancy symptom or it is a horrible s/e of Progesterone pills? I am 5dpo today if that helps any.
Along with the leg cramping I have also been having cramps (between mild af cramps & O pains). they have been pretty off & on for the last few days but they have been worse today and more frequent.

Thanks!!

[SchmennaLeigh]

Another mom-to-be just asked this one.

In short: leg cramps/charlie horses are a sign of low potassium which CAN be a side effect of pregnancy. Or it could just be low potassium. Eat bananas and tomatoes. If it continues, speak to your doctor.

[jenedens6102]

Also stay hydrated. The muscles need hydration. Definitely can be low potassium too. I am just had my first leg cramp in this pregnancy this week. Other than that I've had a few a year just because of low potassium. Watch the way you stretch and massage them out as best as you can.

[piffy]

I have been having leg cramps that actually keep me up at night. I am ~ 7 weeks pregnant. During the day they ease up. i will tryo to drink more water - I hate tomatoes but have been eating prunes or drinking prune juice each day. I thought it was just one more aspect of me being over-vigilant to every little twinge and sign.