Restless Leg Syndrome

[BabyLove]

Sounds stupid doesnt it ( Its a real condition tho! )

Wondering if anyone else suffers with this during pregnancy. I do I did with Lovella too, its sooooo horrible! I cant sleep much because i get it every night in my calves, ankles and wrists when im laying still drifting off to sleep. I have started having leg cramps now and then aswell.

For those who dont know what RLS is.. i cnt really describe it sorry Its a strange horrible acheing/cramping feeling and you cant keep still the areas affected. I have to roll my ankles and legs continuously and after a while it eventually stops

 

[First time mum]

Hi Hun

I have had this, its not pleasant is it. I mentioned it to the doctor and he said its to do with the baby taking your vitamins. Are you taking pregnacare/vitamins throughout your pregnancy?

He suggested to me to keep taking these and also to have a glass of orange juice with every meal. I have to say that its not as bad as it was, BUT I have cramp and numbness throughout the night and keep having to turn over all night!!!!!

 

[hennaly]

i get it all the time it does my head in, if i get it on the evening i have to go and soak in a muscle soak bath, that usually helps enough to relax.

 

[EllieBelle]

I have had it badly too and find the only thing that gives me some relief is to sleep with my feet/ankles elevated on a firm pillow, and also to ensure they dont get too hot, so generally keep my legs out of the duvet!

 

[BabyLove]

Sorry, Only now reading these replies xx Thanks for the tips i didnt know it was lack of vitimins. The little bugger is stealing all my goodness!

 

[kellysomer]

Carly i can really sympathise with you, i had this too and it was dreadful. I found a hot bath to help, but obviously not always practical. I used to almost be at screaming point at work i just couldnt keep still and it drives you barmey!

 

[Suzie and Faith]

My tip is keep your legs propped up as high as you possibly can - on pillows etc. So high that it is actually pulling your calf muscles - as though you were doing stretches. I found that the pulling on the muscle eased the need for me to move my legs and meant i could get some sleep. xxxx