i am 6 months pregnant and i have serious restless leg syndrome.i have tried everything from putting a bar of soap under the sheet to takin a warm bath and nothing works.my legs never bother me till im ready to lay down and go to sleep.im up all night with the terrible annoying pain.i dont get to sleep till around 6 am and gotta be back up at 7 to get my daughter ready for school,half the time i oversleep because im so tired from staying up.if anyone knows how to get some relief could you please let me know.im willing to try just about anything at this point.
2006-09-20 22:28:13 · 5 answers · asked by paris_0129 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i would ask the doctor if theres anything you can take to ease the pain or help you sleep. i was told that i could take tylenol at regular doses, but was never really comfortable doing so. have you tried a heating pad under your legs?
2006-09-20 22:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by mamacat78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try eating ice cream!! It's got calcium in it...
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eat carrots..it works too ! in 28 weeks pregnant and eat carrots so it can eat well! it taste good..dont cook or boil it..just eat it immediately! its healthy and cheap! just try!
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My friend loved Fresh fruit when she was pregnant! Go to an all you can eat salad bar, it's good for you and filling. Drink lot's of water. If you don't like it plain, try it with 1/2 water and 1/2 seltzer,with crushed ice and sqeeze some orange in it. Frozen yogurt is good to, the soft serve kind. I hope you can find some stuff you like!
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Got a blender? If not, get a cheap one with light plastic jug. Buy frozen berries you like, add a couple tsps. of Greens, some lemonade (not orange or lime - too hard on stomach)and blend. Very nice. Some women add yogurt; others like a banana. Maybe some frozen vanilla tofutti.
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A cereal like Total is also pretty good. Try small amounts at first. If milk is a problem, try rice or soy products instead.
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The vitamin you take should contain folic acid, an essential nutrient for pregnant women (affects baby's development hugely) but remember: Vitamins are only as powerful as the good food they need to bond with in order to activate. Vitamins alone will kill your stomach. Careful with that.
2006-09-21 05:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by Justin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try walking a bit before bedtime a short walk then a soothing rub on your legs followeed by a warm mug of milk if you wake up walk around the house and get another glass of milk cat naps if you can in the afternoon help
2006-09-21 05:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you or are you able to exercise? That may help. Go for a 30 minute brisk walk if you are able. My legs tend to bother me a little bit too on days that I don't exercise or those that I'm not very active.
2006-09-21 05:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to get more exercise during the day and avoid caffeine and sugar before bed, drink more water instead.
2006-09-21 05:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋