For the last two weeks I have been experiencing charley horses very frequently, either in the middle of the night or in the morning when I first wake up. If I stretch my legs, it can trigger them. I also have had a lot of leg and hip cramps, even during sex, which can be very bothersome and embarrassing. is this a symptom of menopause? Does anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?
Hi Kate - yes! I used to get these during my two pregnancies, but only then. Then 7 years go by and they are back in perimenopause. So clearly there is a hormonal component to them! I also get them in the middle of the night and first thing in the morning if I flex my foot. It’s awful. Not sure what will help – maybe supplementing with magnesium and potassium which are both supposed to help with muscle cramping?
I have exactly the same cramps. My foot even bends sideways it hurts so bad. I am always glad when I read someone has the same thing as me…lol
all the time! Taking magnesium helps some but still get them all the time! Got worse definitely in menopause.
Do you drink enough water thru the day? I have read that water makes a big difference.. And yes try magnesium too-- I take this at night as it helps a variety of things..
yep! I didn’t even know you could get a hip cramp. When this happens i step up my potassium rich foods and take my magnesium supplements 5x a week, instead of 3.