Restless legs

HELP, what helps with restless legs at night 😭 I can barely sleep cause I just feel like they need to move and I could literally cry I’m so frustrated!

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I’ve been having the same issue! Still haven’t found anything to work except just finding ways to make myself absolutely exhausted so I have no choice but to fall asleep.

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I've been using pregnancy ball

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Benadryl!!!! I've had this problem for all my pregnancies. Benadryl is the ONE thing that helps. It will also help you sleep

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when i had this i just had to keep telling myself it was mind tricks and that i only need to lay still for 15 minutes to fall asleep.

now im using my pregnancy pillow & i don’t get it anymore

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My OB recommended magnesium. Its natural, safe, and helps you sleep at night. Also helps with leg cramps.

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Magnesium and make sure you eat something high in iron before bed! I also sometimes use a heating pad on my legs.

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My OB also gave me a sleep aid to help and muscle relaxer, but I don’t take it as I have a 3 year old to care for so I could tell you how it works🤣

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I take unisom but my legs cancel it out I think 🤣🤣 would it do harm to take both?

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Magnesium

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as Samantha suggested, the magnesium spray might be a good start. Also she is right about epsom salt! I didn't even think to connect it but I do use epsom salt for body aches.

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I take melatonin about 20 minutes before I’m ready to lay down, and I don’t get into bed until I’m tired enough to fall asleep. It’s the only thing I’ve found that helps at all

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MAGNESIUM SPRAY!!!!

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the magnesium spray works wonders. I listened to a pregnant podcast that mentioned it and said ā€œif you feel a tingle it’s workingā€ and not does it work

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I’d have someone sit on my legs I know that can’t happen all the time but it helps. Sometimes I’ll lay on my back and tuck my legs under my butt for as long as I can and it goes away

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crazy that makes it worse for me :(((

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