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Leg cramps

I am 34 weeks and 4 days pregnant and I am having some extremely painful cramping in my lower left leg. No matter where I move it, the pain will not go away. Does anyone know what it could be and is it normal to have this pain?
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I get 2 or 3 every night.  They are so painful a couple of times they brought me to tears. Dr said drink more w as ter, elevate your legs, do leg stretches couple times a day. Theses are totally normal.

As much as it hurts when you get a cramp extend your leg out and flex your foot.  Point your toes towards you. It will go away with in a few seconds.  
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Do the leg stretches before bed every night and periodically through the day will help. Drink water before bed. I had them very bad with both pregnancies.  Im hoping they stay away this pregnancy. They are horrible!
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I am having the same thing. I am 24 weeks pregnant and I wake up in the middle of the night screaming in pain. I have right lower leg cramps. Someone told me to stand up against the wall barefoot on a cold floor which actually worked for me.  Also, drink the juice of olives in the can or pickles. I haven't tried that but I heard it works fast.
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