Restless Leg Syndrome

[x-kirsty-x]

I've read about this being common in pregnancy and I think Im suffering from it

When Im lying on the settee or in bed my legs always itch/tingle...hard to explain really but its SO annoying and it doesnt go away unless I walk around. Then when I sit down it starts again.

Its not so bad during the day but by the evening it starts and its really doing my head in, OH cant even get a good nights sleep cos Im always thrashing my legs about

Has anyone heard of it? Please say Im not making it all up

 

[andreag]

Yes - I have!
I used to get it after walking around shopping centres all day (no where else - just shoping centres?) and it would keep me up all night, but I don't know how you get rid of it Sorry

Maybe try some yoga or relaxation techniques?

 

[neeko_1]

i get this when i'm trying to get sleep

ahhhhh it's so fooking anoying... i didn't know it had a name, i need help too

 

[Charm]

I suffer from restles legs even before Pg, there was a post a while ago on it http://www.pregnancyforum.co.uk/forum/v ... tless+legs

Cx

 

[Emmylou]

I suffer from it too Kirsty....my DF thinks it hilarious as my legs twitch & shake but it p's me off!!! You're not imagining it hun, try to keep your legs slighty elevated in bed too - that helps as you don't wanna have to keep getting out of bed to get rid of the sensation.

 

[Ali K]

It's a recognised thing! I've had it a little but only for a few hours every now and again in the evenings!

In the US (where I am) they even advertise medication for it! Don't worry, you're not alone! perhaps you should speak to your doc if it's keeping your or your SO awake?!

 

[Hellokitty]

Yeah my husband does it, mostly when watching TV or sitting at a dinner table etc.

It pretty darn annoying! Doesn't bother him though, I guess he's used to it!

 

[Dee1985]

i have always had it, its soooooo anoying. i have to sleep with my legs up in the air resting on a bean bag to stop them anoying me

 

[Urchin]

My OH has this real bad.....he's looked all over...he found that taking magnesium may help (not sure if this is ok in pregnancy or not) theres a new product out for it, maybe go and see your GP?

I do sympathise though... it absolutley drives him up the wall

 

[x-kirsty-x]

Wow I didnt realise it was so common! At least I wont feel stupid asking the doctor about it now

 

[nicilou]

i got this too,i end up shouting at myself at night and throwing a paddy in the bed.nothing works for me x

 

[topbird]

Yep - got this too... I also had no idea how commn it is. I am constantly moving, stretching and itching my legs in the evening I just cannot get them comfortable