Leg Cramps/Calf and side of Calf

Hi: I've been having really bad cramping in both legs in the calf and the side of my leg that runs up from my ankle. I drink lots of water and my doc. had me taking calcium and magnesium. I've also started using a foam roller. These are literally cramping my swimming style and how often/far I can swim. Any ideas or suggestions. Thank you. Nancy I used to have similar leg cramps that I rarely have now after I improved my kicking technique (smaller kicks) in the freestyle and also backstroke. Not sure if you are having problems in any particular stroke or not. I will occasionally still get them if I swim over 3500 yards in a workout.

Hi: I've been having really bad cramping in both legs in the calf and the side of my leg that runs up from my ankle. I drink lots of water and my doc. had me taking calcium and magnesium. I've also started using a foam roller. These are literally cramping my swimming style and how often/far I can swim. Any ideas or suggestions. Thank you. Nancy I used to have similar leg cramps that I rarely have now after I improved my kicking technique (smaller kicks) in the freestyle and also backstroke. Not sure if you are having problems in any particular stroke or not. I will occasionally still get them if I swim over 3500 yards in a workout.