Restless legs - Help!

jcrising

I have had serious trouble sleeping lately because when I lie down in bed my legs and feet are so restless I can't get them to stay still and just have this urgent need to move them, shake them, get up and walk around, or anything to try and find a way to relax.  I didn't have this issue with DD, but with a month to go, I need sleep!  Any advice on getting legs and feet to settle down at night?

Havana2014

Things I've used and have worked:

Tens machine
Compression/flight socks
Stretches before bed
Eating a banana before bed

Things I haven't tried but heard about (you might want to Google for more info) :

Magnesium
A magnet at the end of the bed

Good luck - it's a real pain!!

SSCmomma

Have had it my whole life and it has been soooo much worse now that I'm pg. Only 2 things I've found to help are a hot shower (yes drag your butt out of bed and do this) and orgasms. Daily orgasms tend to help most ailments though.

FirstatForty

I feel your pain and here is what has helped with me. 

A hot shower (even at 3am, yes it helps)

A bar of soap at the end of the bed. (old wives tale. Whether it is psychological or not, but it helped. 

Cheekers2010

I've been suffering from this, too. My OB prescribed an over the counter magnesium supplement. It's made all the difference in the world for me. I'd ask your OB.

SSCmomma

Cheekers2010 said:

I've been suffering from this, too. My OB prescribed an over the counter magnesium supplement. It's made all the difference in the world for me. I'd ask your OB.

I think this is recommended for headaches too.

melb331

Prop your legs up with a pillow try to relax and get comfortable I have the same problem except i have really bad leg cramps and sore hips

KQSP

I agree with SSCmomma .....the only thing I have found to calm my restless legs is having an orgasm before falling asleep....works everytime!