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restless legs and arms?

Im 36 Weeks +1 For the past couple Weeks my arms keep falling asleep and tingling and I get very very restless legs at night. This is my 3rd child and this has never happened before. Has anyone else experienced this ?
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I'm 34 weeks and have been having restless legs at night, too. Drives me crazy!

Make sure you're getting enough iron. I understand it can be caused by iron deficiency. Also, sex is a temporary cure (it goes away long enough so I can get to sleep) ;)
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Thanks my mamaw kept insisting that something was wrong I told her it was no big deal or the doc would have been worried. it's miserable though!!
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I experienced this with my second pregnancy it was awful i couldnt sleep of even relax half the time it was mostly restless legs and then i would strain and then get brutal charlie horses it felt like it never ended!!! Its normal but very annoying!!! Goodluck and i hope it stops soon!!!!
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