restless leg syndrome

[Fishergirls]

Has anyone had restless leg syndrome with their pregnancy?  Along with not being able to sleep my legs bother me at night.  Any suggestions?

[edeliza]

When I had it in the second trimester I use to stretch out before bed and eat a banana. Sounds weird but it worked

[Fishergirls]

Thank you everyone

[firstat31]

Magnesium Lotion And Stretching A Little Before Bed Works WOnders. I Have RLS NormallyAnyway. Runs In My Family. JustDon'tUseTheLotionAfterShavingYourLegs. :-)

[Joamah]

I got it a couple of times and drinking water and elevating your legs know a pillow helps. Also  gentle massage works wonders

[KathD]

I've had RL for 20 years. It always gets worse with pregnancy. This might sound strange but the best tip that I've found for relieving it is to cut off a bit of circulation to that area. So for my legs I tuck them up under me for a few minutes at a time. It gets harder as your belly grows but your legs can still go either side...just make sure your belly either touches the bed or is supported by a pillow. I get it in my arms too so I usually tuck them in underneath too. Good luck : )

[mommieK4times]

I had it before the pregnancy and it's just getting worse :(

[mrs_farris]

A calcium magnesium supplement will help.

[babyjay2015]

This is happening to me... I cnt stand it

[ldballou]

Yes! What worked best for me was to walk around a lot right before bed and a long hot shower. It seemed to help calm my legs down. It was terrible. Hoping it doesnt happen this pregnancy too. Good luck

[mommybrandyozuna]

I have this same problem!  And my doc told me to try Tylenol and if I haven't slept in a while the Tylenol pms but with the pms it gets worse for some reason!