Pregnant, Having Knee Pain

mjecintha · Apr 13, 2009

Hi All,

I m pregnant (5th month), having knee pain speciall when i sit down on floor or get up... apart from that near the thighs joint also it pains i cant sleep or turn fast while i sleep.

PLease do let me know what i could do to get rid of this.

Thanks
Jecintha

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amallela · Apr 14, 2009

My friend had similar problem and even I, but my problem was I got this in sleep and it was due to bad blood circulation I heard. But, to my friend her doctor gave magnesium tablets for that and she was alright after that. Try talking to your doctor.

SupriyaDinesh · Apr 14, 2009

Jecintha,
Knee pain is a common symptom.What my gynacologist told was,as we gain more weight,knees bear it and it hurts.After delivery it will subside.
Do express this concern in your next check-up to rule out any othre problems.

archana2008 · Apr 14, 2009

From webmd website, hope it helps...

Leg cramps affect almost half of all pregnant women.<SUP class=Reference>1</SUP> The cause of leg cramps during pregnancy is not fully known, but they may be caused by reduced levels of calcium in the blood or increased levels of phosphorus. Leg cramps are more common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and happen most often at night.
There is no evidence proving that increasing your intake of calcium or potassium will prevent leg cramps.<SUP class=Reference>1</SUP>
If you get a leg cramp:

Straighten your leg.

Flex your foot so that your ankle and toes point up (toward your head).

Massage your calf.

Walk around to stretch your calf.

Avoid pointing your toes when you stretch your legs.

SupriyaDinesh · Apr 14, 2009

Hi Archana,
if i am not mistaken,Jecintha has mentioned about knee pain.Arent knee pain and leg cramps different?

archana2008 · Apr 14, 2009

Oops Supriya, I taught it might help as knee is part of leg...

Pavarun · Apr 14, 2009

Pregnancy does funny things to your joints and ligaments. Part of it is due to the weight gain and body adapting to the new weight and change in posture, another reason is also due to the hormonal changes causing a relaxiing of ligaments.

I would consult an orthopedist just to be sure, but most likely he will just advise rest and simple exercises.

I had all sorts or joint pain including hip pain, knee pain and ankle pain during pregnancies. Good news is that they go away after the delivery (maybe not right after but eventually they go away)

mjecintha · Apr 14, 2009

Thanks to all for all the wonderful suggestions.... even i couldnt get the exact solution... but would try what ever is been mentioned.

My next appointment is on 2nd may, till then i need to manage and wait.

But i heard in take of more salt also leads to knee pain is that true??

Jecintha

MrsPriyaG · Oct 26, 2009

Knee Pain during Pregnancy

Hello frenz,

I am re-opening this thread.

I am 21 weeks 3 days pregnant.

From last one week, i have pain in my knees. The pain is getting worse in right knee, especially when i climb up n down the stairs, get up and get down from the bad and also at several other times.

Please suggest me what shall I do?

Cheers,
Priya