Leg cramps that wont go away?

Question

I'm 7 months pregnant and I have been having really bad leg cramps. Worse than usual. I had them before i was pregnant but now they are more frequent. I have not had one this week but my leg hurts really badly and its causing me to limp. what can i do to make the pain go away?

Answer 1

go to your doctor/ hospital. The queing in line for a doctor is normally shorter if you say your pregnant.

Answer 2

What prenatals are you taking?

This site has some wonderful suggestions:

http://www.babycenter.com/0_leg-cramps-d...

Answer 3

You need to call your doctor. The doctor may want you to come in for some tests. Most likely a deficit in an electrolyte, but possible complication with the persisitant leg hurting when no recent cramp.

in the meanwhile- Do not massage it.  Keep leg elevated, rest, and call your doctors office and let them know what is going on.