Restless legs?

tmlz2008

Ok this is new to me and not sure what it is, this is how I feel, like I have to move my legs ( and arms for that matter) Its always when I am trying to go to sleep. Anyone else with this and anyone who has any recommendations? TIA.

Giannismommy707

Ive had this in both of my pregnancies. It's defenitely awful. I found that if I stand on a step, and let my heels drop to get a really good stretch in my calf muscles, it really helps. Also just stretching period helps, like while watching a movie or something. I know there is medication you can take...ask your OB...but I never did just because I wanted to stay away from meds unless completely necessary. Good news is once you deliver it goes away!

Luv-a-Bug

The OB told me to drink lots of water and try to do a lot of standing/walking activity during the day and that should help.

For what it's worth I've walked on the treadmill for about 30 minutes the past 2 days in the morning + normal activity during the day and the last couple days I haven't noticed the RLS too badly.

mrshutch

Ditto to the drinking lots of water and stretching. Mine has gotten a lot worse in the past couple of days- it's the worst feeling. I do yoga and cardio and I do think exercise helps, but I still get it as I did when I was pg w/ my DD. The other new trick I have is taking a nice warm bath- this totally saved me last night.

ChicNotGeek

I'm so glad you posted this ... I thought I was losing my mind!  This happens to me all the time at night!  I started to think I had the disorder 'restless legs' or something.  Glad to know that it seems like it's pregnancy related ... and my pregnancy will be over next week!