if u never heard of it its a condition that u normaly get in the evenin, ur leg feel they have to move but if u do it only stops fpr a few seconds it keeps me up at night, i had it before and solved it by losin weight ( i havnt gained the weight back) now im pregnent its come back. any tips how to help it so i can sleep
2006-07-12 03:20:46 · 7 answers · asked by invigeration69 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
they are doin a trial around her about it but i cant take the medication becuase im pregnent and the person who said lose weight..iu havnt gained it back and im pregnent so u cant diet
2006-07-12 03:26:36 · update #1
Oh god I've finally found someone else who suffers from this !
Having to get up and go for a walk at all hours in the morning?
Kicking the duvet up in the air in sheer frustration?
Getting on your partners nerves as your such a fidget?
This has bugged me for years. My doctor suggested change of diet etc, however, I'm afraid to say nothing has really worked.
I try to walk as much as possible during the day and then sit with my feet up in the evenings which sometimes helps.
Alcohol definitely doesn't help but then who wants to give up alchohol??!!
2006-07-13 01:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by Spook 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For those with mild to moderate symptoms, many physicians suggest certain lifestyle changes and activities to reduce or eliminate symptoms. Decreased use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco may provide some relief. Physicians may suggest that certain individuals take supplements to correct deficiencies in iron, folate, and magnesium. Taking a hot bath, massaging the legs, or using a heating pad or ice pack can help relieve symptoms in some patients.
Physicians also may suggest a variety of medications to treat RLS, including dopaminergics, benzodiazepines (central nervous system depressants), opioids, and anticonvulsants. In 2005, ropinirole became the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically for the treatment of moderate to severe RLS.
2006-07-12 10:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask UR doc first if it's alright if U take some Valerian of a night-time.
It used 2 help with my restless legs & I'm still taking it if they play up.
2006-07-12 10:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife has this, and medications have been so-so in helping take care of it (incidentally, hers started after she was pregnant...before that she was fine). But see a "sleep" doctor, they will likely have several options available to discuss.
2006-07-12 10:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about it. I don't think they can give you anything for it right now since you are pregnant.
2006-07-12 10:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think prenatal yoga might help.
2006-07-12 10:23:56 · answer #6 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lose weight again
2006-07-12 10:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋