Restless legs + Sciatic nerve pain

I am 22 weeks and have been struggling to sleep due to restless legs/painful hips and sciatic nerve pain. Some nights are better than others but this has been going on for my entire pregnancy and I am slowly losing my mind.
I make sure I exercise everyday, I’m taking magnesium before bed, and I’m seeing a pelvic floor physio for the sciatic pain who has given me exercises to do. All of which I’m sure help a bit but does anyone have any other suggestions?!

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