Pregnancy and restless leg syndrome?

Question

I am 30 weeks pregnant with my second child. I was diagnosed with RLS about a year ago and was taking requip for it but you cant take it while pregnant. Recently my RLS symptoms ahve gotten horrible and im wondering if anyone has found anything to give some relief? Thanks!

Answer 1

I just asked this same thing because it's been driving me CRAZY (I'm at 31 weeks). I've found temporary relief from using a vibrating massager on my legs. (I usually get my husband to do it for me because it's getting hard to reach.) It's the kind of massager that has four little feet on it--we bought it at Belk's for about $10 and it's the only thing I've found that will help so far. I'm hoping someone on here will have a better answer! I'm glad you said Requip is not an option because I was thinking of asking the doctor that.

Answer 2

i get it every time i am pregnant it helps me if i stay off of my feet which is not always possible but since i have been off work i barely get it unless i do too much that day also i found when i was working and couldn't avoid being on my feet i would lie down on the couch a few hours before bed then it seems like you go through the motions before you go to sleep when i feel it start to calm down i go to bed and once i get there i pay attention not to twitch that first time it helps if you are really tired it seems to help it doesn;t get rid of it but it helps also the books say to cut down on caffeine but if you can stay off your feet then it will help tremendously

Answer 3

This is no magical cure, but -- try indulging the restlessness for a bit. Go to bed with a book, and let your legs go nuts while you're reading.

Answer 4

I have been using an exercise bike to help circulate the blood to my legs. If you can use a treadmill or walk, help to circulate your blood and drink alot of water. If you can try to elevate your feet at night.