So what's worked for you other women out there when you're pregnant and your legs get really restless? I know I jerk about sometimes while trying to fall asleep b/c of this. Just curious what methods others have used to fix this issue.
2006-08-10 16:19:50 · 10 answers · asked by mandabear3121 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ive suffered leg cramps while pregnant, and restless legs. Believe it or not, a small snack just before bedtime helped me. (hypoglycemia is connected with some types of cramping and restless legs.) Also, I hold just my legs over the side of the bed to allow blood flow to them sometimes during the night. Try propping yourself up with 2 or 3 pillows, that allows good blood flow too. Its pretty comfy when you have a big tummy
2006-08-10 16:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warm bath before bed worked for me most of the time, I also used one of those bean bags I could toss in the microwave to warm up, I'd drape it over my legs and it worked well also because of the heat, and the slight weight on my legs seemed to help them settle also.......
2006-08-10 16:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by kim h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Restless legs can be a deficiency of potassium. Make sure you are getting your recommended daily amount. Bananas and oranges are a great source of potassium.
2006-08-10 16:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by redchili68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh gosh I hate RLS sometimes it comes from walking too much or being on your feet too much so try keeping them elevated when you can. sometimes a nice warm bath helps if it is too bad. usually there is nothing you can do but try to get comfortable or walk it off.
2006-08-10 16:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by Autumn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg, it was horrible during my pregnancy. i just used a pillow between my legs, and tried to keep my mind off it. i asked the doctor about it and he said that there is medication for it, but you cant have it while your pregnant.
2006-08-10 16:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by luv_able_kisses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water and avoid colas
2006-08-10 16:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by rcpaden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat bananas --lots of them!!! I also would take a Tylenol if I had been on my feet alot that day!!
2006-08-10 16:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by jiffypop88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try elevating your feet with some pillows..if you are sleepin on your side put a pillow between your knees..see if that helps.
2006-08-10 16:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by hahaha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree wit the guy up top!!!
2006-08-10 16:57:05 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. Plummer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk it off.
2006-08-10 16:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by deleted 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋