restless leg syndrome

Anybody else having this restless leg problem?  Mine is only when I go to bed, my whole body is tired, except my legs feel like I need to go run a marathon!!!  I can't get any sleep!!  I am constantly getting out of bed to walk around for a bit!  Any suggestions on what I can do to help or stop this problem?

[sfritz]

I think I have developed RLS as well. It is hard for me to fall asleep, and then when I do get to sleep, I keep waking up with hip cramps. I havne't found anything that works yet, but am going to ask my doc about it! I get mine during the day too when I am sitting.

Sorry I couldn't help, just thought I would let you know you are not alone!

[luvmy2girls]

I have the same thing.  Try drinking more water and believe it or not bananas help a ton.  I try to do stretching at night before bed also.  It seems to help.  How far along are you?

[precious03]

I am 33w 2d.  Its not the leg cramps that I get anymore, I have increased my calcium and potassium which helped a lot with that!!  Just feels like I gotta keep my legs moving!!  It really sucks, my dh says I kick him constantly through the night!!  I told him that if I have to suffer so does he! lol!  I do secretly feel bad about it though!!

[JustMe0925]

Yep, I get them every night.  That is when I know it is time for some sleep.  

[loismwallace]

I get it too, along with the hip pain. My legs even seem to get more restless when my husband caresses/massages them. My Dr said he thinks it's my sciatic nerve and has suggested a chiropractor (sp?) He said the only other option is Ibuprophen that I could only take for 72 hrs and then I would have to stop due to the risk of Ibuprophen. He thinks I would get long term results from getting my spine lined. Just something to consider. Be sure to find one that deals with pregnant women if you go that route.

[shishka]

I am in the same boat. I found that putting some lotion on my feet helps. It kind of cools down and helps.

[precious03]

loismwallace, I am already seeing a chiropractor for my shoulder, so I will bring it up at my next appointment.

shiska, lotion huh?  Well, it can't hurt to give it a whirl!!

Thanks for the advice