Are leg cramps a sign of pregnancy?

Question

I'm talking major leg cramps. like make you want to cry in the middle of the night cramps!

Answer 1

No, not usually a sign of pregnancy but it can be a sign of needing more calcium in your diet.  Try some tums or calcium supplements and you should notice a difference.  :)

Answer 2

maybe you are weather dependent

Answer 3

no those are chalrie horses i get those and i have never been pregnant

Answer 4

never heard of that one

Answer 5

hey there i was jus saying that to my man the other nite its like a dull cramp and a ache all at the same time were ttc aswell also i had a nap this avo and had the most vivid dream i have ever had so heres hoping baby dust to us all

Answer 6

Im trrying to get preg to actually and I was complaining to my husband last night how my back of my legs and lowerback was hurting!  So lets keep our fingers crossed (AND ITS NOT A CHARLIE HORSE I THINK WE KNOW WHAT THEY FEEL LIKE THANKS ANSWER NUMBER ONE!)

Answer 7

When I'm about to start my period, I get MAJOR leg cramps. You may also be experiencing  charlie horses and that sometimes means that you lack potassium or don't drink enough water.