There are many potential reasons for cramping and muscle twinges. Ligaments stretching to accommodate your growing uterus are the usual cause of sharp twinges. If your cramping is accompanied by spotting, it may be the beginning of a miscarriage. For more information, see our articles on these subjects, and call your doctor or midwife if you are spotting and are worried.

Leg cramps are an indication of calcium deficiency; take the RDA of calcium gluconate in the morning. See similar questions...

well, there are LOTs of things that you can try, but you probably wont be able to get rid of the cramps completley. There are many over-the-counter medicines that do help many women. Some work well for others and some dont. I will let you choose those for yourself. Here is a small list of what I recommend to try first. They are all natural: Increase exercise. This will improve blood and oxygen circulation throughout the body, including the pelvis. See similar questions...

middot; Yes, you may find that you have an increase in leg cramps in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Get plenty of calcium (three glasses of milk or supplement) and potassium (bananas and oranges). Stretching your legs before going to bed may help relieve cramps. See similar questions...

Heat cramps are muscle pains or spasms – usually in the abdomen, arms, or legs – that may occur in association with strenuous activity. People who sweat a lot during strenuous activity are prone to heat cramps. This sweating depletes the body’s salt and moisture. The low salt level in the muscles causes painful cramps. Heat cramps may also be a symptom of heat exhaustion. If you have heart problems or are on a low-sodium diet, seek medical attention for heat cramps. See similar questions...

Yes. You can have both. However, menstrual cramps usually occur while you have your period, and PMS occurs mainly before your period. See similar questions...

The pain may start suddenly in a crampy fashion causing the child to double over. This leads many parents to seek emergency room care. This kind of pain is usually caused by a cramping of the muscle encircling the intestine and subsides within 30 minutes. Pain that is severe and persistent over one hour does merit more immediate evaluation. Other less severe pain that persists over 12 hours should be seen in the office (or ER on weekends). See similar questions...

No studies have shown that creatine will result in cramps. Cramping is normally caused by dehydration, so be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. If you are on a bodybuilding regiment, one gallon of water per day is normally recommended. I hope this helped you to determine whether or not Creatine supplementation is right for you. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to e-mail me at the address listed below. See similar questions...

There is no information about the effect of jiaogulan on menstrual cramps. It has been noted that a tonic made of gypenosides in combination with Dong Quai and other herbs to treat menorrhagia has gotten good effects. In such case, jiaogulan, as an adaptogen, acts in synergism with Dong Quai, adjusting the activity of the genital tract directly and through the neuro-endocrine regulation as well. See similar questions...

If you have menstrual cramps during your period while taking just the Suprefact nasal spray, you can take prescription or over the counter anti-inflammatories (e.g. Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen or others) to relieve symptoms. Once you have started your hormone injections, we recommend that you AVOID these medications. They may interfere with successful implantation of the embryo. See similar questions...

From your symptoms it sounds like you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI). If you are under our care for your pregnancy, we will screen for UTIs at every visit and treat you if one develops at any other time during your pregnancy. However, if you are not pregnant, you will need to be seen by your primary care provider for diagnosis and treatment with a full course of prescribed antibiotics. See similar questions...

The ultrasound procedure is performed by a sonographer, who is a trained technician skilled in the art of obtaining ultrasound images. The equipment consists of a transducer and a monitoring system. The transducer is a small, hand-held device that resembles a microphone. The patient lies on their back on an examination table, and a clear gel is applied to the abdomen to help the transducer make secure contact with the skin. See similar questions...

abdominal binder is a binder that wraps around the abdomen area after a procedure such as abdominoplasty or tummy tuck has been performed. See similar questions...

Removal of the abdominal apron or the removal of the extra skin and fat that hangs over your pubic area (pubic panniculectomy). Plastic surgeons may call it an abdominoplasty. See similar questions...

Do not return to strenuous activity for a few hours after the cramps subside because further exertion may lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. See similar questions...

Menstrual cramps are caused by uterine contractions. The cramping sensation is intensified when clots or pieces of bloody tissue from the lining of the uterus pass through the cervix, especially if a woman's cervical canal is narrow. The difference between menstrual cramps that are more painful and those that are less painful is apparently related to a woman's prostaglandin levels. See similar questions...

If a woman's menstrual cramps are too severe to be managed by these strategies, her doctor might prescribe low dose oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin or long-acting edroxyprogesterone. This type of approach can prevent ovulation (the monthly release of an egg) and reduce the production of prostaglandins which, in turn, reduces the severity of cramping and causes a light menstrual flow. See similar questions...