Anyone have Restless Leg while PG?

[starryfish]

I have RLS and it HURTS at night. Some nights are worse than others, but usually it keeps me up for a couple of hours in the early early AM (12-3am). My next OB apt is in 2.5 weeks, but I could email the nurse and ask her what I can do. From my limited google research there doesnt seem like a lot I can do. I did go to the gym on Monday and Monday night was the WORST of them all. 

Any tips or suggestions?

[dancingirl21]

I have it when not pregnant and it's worse when I am pregnant. I can get some relief with stretching. Lots of hamstring and calf stretches. It's also better when I do yoga.

My mom has it really bad and takes a pill for it. I'm not sure what pill it is or if it is safe in pregnancy.

[dochas]

My OB told me delivery was the cure. She was right but it was unhelpful in the middle of the night.

[boxerdog]

Yes. It is SO annoying. I have heard taking magnesium helps but I haven't tried it yet. Eating bananas might help too, I think.

My sister (not pg) says she gets it worse when she eats too much sugar.

And yes, laying on the floor stretching seems to help me some.

[starryfish]

Any tips for middle of the night? I get up and walk around in the bathroom and that seems to help a little to stretch out the tight muscles.

Does a bath before bed help?

[midwest07]

Yes, drinking more water seemed to help me. I think it was more about me being a bit dehydrated, I could never keep up with the water while PG. or while BF it turns out. So much water!!

[bunch]

Orgasm is the only motn cure that I ever found.

[chicago]

Yes, and it's super annoying. Mine is worse when pregnant. Water seems to help a little.

[lolo]

Three things that sometimes help:
- calcium, magnesium and zinc supplement
- Epsom salt baths
- drinking a lot more water

Sometimes upping my potassium intake is useful too.

[pugz]

I had it first tri and it passed but was so annoying.

[Deleted]

I had it in 2nd tri, and it was awful! Staying hydrated helped some, along with walking a lot during the day.