Restless legs

There seems to be differing opinions to what causes RLS.. women are most commonly afflicted with it and that could be a hormonal thing. I am assuming pregnancy can amplify it. I suffer from it when I'm pregnant and also around my moon. I haven't really looked into any natural supplements for it or a vitamin deficiency as a cause but what I usually do to help calm my legs is stick them under my dh's at night (that's when it hits me and is unbearable), the weight and pressure of his legs really helps.

I recall having RLS during my 1st pgcy, I think, though it may have actually been before that (but the same house). I don't have a solution, per say, but I know Hylands now makes a Restless Legs homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy is considered safe during pregnancy (and always), so that might be something to try! I know Frontier carries it if you can't find it locally. (And there are always Frontier co-ops in the TP!)

The Hyland's REstless LEgs formula seems to work really well for some people. Calcium/Magneseum before bed also seems to help. There's also the excercise theory, and the theory that RL is caused or at least worsened by low iron levels, and this one fits me because my RL have improved with pregnancy- right when I began taking Floradix. (prior I'd be up almost every night doing crazy middle of the night excercises!)
If you try the Cal AND Iron, just don't take them at the same time (take them at opposite times of day).

mine went away as soon as i started taking a calcium magnesium supplement. i've had it all my life and it was worse during pregnancy. now i can tell when i forgot to take it because i get RLS. i take bluebonnet liquid and it is a lifesaver.

I second the calcium/magnesium supplement. Which reminds me that I need to get some!

You might also try epsom salt baths in the evening.

I also really dig the Bluebonnet liquid calcium. I look foward to slurping it up!

I had it too when I was pregnant. It was better when I used the Alacer Electro-Mix, which basically provided calcium, magnesium, and potassium. So there's another vote for cal/mag.

For me it is a sign that I am over tiered or leg cramps are coming.

Calcium/magnesium helps (prevents cramps!), a hot bath and so does a nice leg massage (mine are often self administered).

Anyone get this in their arms as well? My legs are fine at night, but my arms are all jumpy and uncomfortable. If I get up and do a bunch of stretches it usually helps. Maybe the remedies for RLS will also help my arms?

yes, I almost always have restless arms--sometimes it's just the arms and not the legs!

Thanks for the replies! I am going to try the cal/mag.