OHbaby! Forums : Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:17:29 +0000 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:03:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=20773 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : ohhhh i had this restless legs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490660&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490660 Author: Candkids
Subject: 20773
Posted: 14 September 2008 at 7:03pm

ohhhh
i had this
restless legs syndrome, theres a really helpfull website ill try find it

i had to have a bath, then made dh massage my legs and id have to lie down for about a hour on the couch before going to bed, which helped

it was completly gone about 2 weeks after having J]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:03:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490660&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490660 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : I will talk to MW about magnesium...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490559&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490559 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20773
Posted: 14 September 2008 at 4:06pm

I will talk to MW about magnesium then. Apparently pumkin seeds contain a lot so I will probably eat them first and see how I go. That shouldn't be too bad for heart burn either.

If that doesn't work and MW says no to the magnesium then I will try the cramp stop

Thanks ladies!]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:06:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490559&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490559 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : I take this stuff called &#034;Cramp...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490291&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490291 Author: Shelt
Subject: 20773
Posted: 13 September 2008 at 9:49pm

I take this stuff called "Cramp Stop". Its a homeopathic remedy that I got from the pharmacy that I used heaps when I was training for Ironman. The pharmacy said its completely safe to use during pregnancy (think it also says that on the bottle). When I get restless legs (usually right before I fall asleep) I get out of bed and spray some in my mouth a couple of times. Usually kicks in within a few minutes. The web addy is www.hchformulas.com but its readily available in pharmacys and bike shops.

Also, my MW suggested cellsalts (number 8 I think she said). Also from the pharmacy. I haven't tried this yet but it could be worth a shot?]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:49:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490291&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490291 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : no amber-lee, it not V&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490184&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490184 Author: chonny
Subject: 20773
Posted: 13 September 2008 at 6:11pm

no amber-lee, it not V's birthday today. lol, that was the other week. am thinking ticker updates later in the month? lol

Sorry can't help witha cure altho i have found that i relaxing bath sometimes helps. but you can never b too sure if thats what did it or not. lol IYKWM]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:11:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490184&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490184 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Maybe my pharmacist was wrong...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490036&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490036 Author: solitairediamond
Subject: 20773
Posted: 13 September 2008 at 1:23pm

Maybe my pharmacist was wrong then..hmm.. It would be great if I could take magnesium again, my twitching muscles are driving me nuts..]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:23:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490036&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490036 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : My legs drive me nuts! Had it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490035&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490035 Author: Katte
Subject: 20773
Posted: 13 September 2008 at 1:22pm

My legs drive me nuts! Had it with first pregnancy too and couldn't find any magical cure. Asked specialist and he just said it's just bad luck if you get it and there's nothing that's been proven as a cure. He also said magnesium was good for cramps but had no correlation with the restless leg thing. Gggggrrrrr I do notice tho that if I get tired it seems to be worse? ]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:22:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=490035&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#490035 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : i got told about the magnesium...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489978&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489978 Author: mummytobesep08
Subject: 20773
Posted: 13 September 2008 at 11:31am

i got told about the magnesium calcium pills too and took them...was never told about it being a muscle relaxant though? scary thought!
my MW was really good with it. She told me about the pills but also said tat some women find eating a banana right before bed helps as well, something to do with potassium levels. so if you are worried about the pills, opt for a banana!
(of course the catch 22 is eating right before bed causes some people to have heartburn, as it did with me. And that a biarch to sleep through as well lol!)]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:31:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489978&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489978 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Hi, I used to be on magnesium...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489937&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489937 Author: solitairediamond
Subject: 20773
Posted: 13 September 2008 at 10:24am

Hi, I used to be on magnesium for twitchy muscles but when I asked for some more at the pharmacy and told her I was pregnant she said its something you need to be really careful of as it is a muscle relaxant... which would not be good for uterus etc... She said that it would just be best taking a complete pregnancy vitamin that has good levels of magnesium in and not to take it as a separate vitamin. Just thought I'd share what I found out ]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:24:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489937&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489937 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Yes, it&#039;s like my legs are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489916&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489916 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20773
Posted: 13 September 2008 at 9:49am

Yes, it's like my legs are excited lol. Sometimes I think it's all in my head because it's almost like an emotion in my legs IYKWIM haha

Doesn't hurt at all, just so frustrating!
Before I got pg I used to get achy legs which were fixed by having some iron but this is totally different.

Is it V's birthday today??]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:49:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489916&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489916 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : hey amber-lee, i got this last...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489757&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489757 Author: chonny
Subject: 20773
Posted: 12 September 2008 at 10:05pm

hey amber-lee, i got this last night actually. it's not painful aye, just annoying like you can't relax. i find i felt almost anxious or excited. maybe it's a sign we getting that bit closer lol. it was with some miracle that i finally got to sleep last night, just had to kinda try not focus on it. but i also find it freaks me out, almost like i don't have control over my legs? Didn't know magnesium could help with this? interesting, must ask my mw next time i see her what she thinks........ i know magnesium is good for leg cramps...]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:05:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489757&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489757 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Oh, I just googled it and found...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489711&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489711 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20773
Posted: 12 September 2008 at 8:59pm

Oh, I just googled it and found a site that says pregnant woman should have 360-400mg daily.
good to know ]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:59:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489711&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489711 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Ooh, they really work then?? Glorious,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489710&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489710 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20773
Posted: 12 September 2008 at 8:56pm

Ooh, they really work then??

Glorious, I will have a look next time I'm in the supermarket

Does anyone know if you can have too much magnesium? I have 200mg a day from my preggy vitamins anyway...]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:56:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489710&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489710 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Hi, take magnesium tablets!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489705&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489705 Author: galway23
Subject: 20773
Posted: 12 September 2008 at 8:33pm

Hi, take magnesium tablets!!

I take Magnesium Compound for Muscular Support, one every day, and if I miss a two days in a row, it starts up again. Think I got them in Foodtown.

It's suitable for pregnant women.]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:33:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=489705&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#489705 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Hmmm, might whip out the wheat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486934&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486934 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 6:06pm

Hmmm, might whip out the wheat pack again, that may help if I put it on my hips.

My iron levels are really good so don't really want to take any.

Exercise doesn't seem to make a difference either.

I do seem to be getting hot during the night so maybe the big cozy cover needs to be taken away/piled onto DH.

Yes, I will warm my hips and cool my legs. What a glorious plan hehe]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:06:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486934&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486934 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : I got it really bad with both...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486707&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486707 Author: my2angels
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 2:02pm

I got it really bad with both pregnancies. apparently its actually an illness/syndrome thing. Sometimes heat helped for me, a hot water bottle or wheatpack...sometimes nothing worked.]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:02:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486707&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486707 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : I get this too, it&#039;s so frustrating!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486632&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486632 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 12:55pm

I get this too, it's so frustrating! I just do the shuffling-legs-around-until-I-fall asleep trick, LOL.

Wish I knew of some magical cure for it. It's a PITA.]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:55:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486632&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486632 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : OOoooh I so have this and its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486610&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486610 Author: FionaO
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 12:33pm

OOoooh I so have this and its beginning to drive me and DH nuts. I am so tired, i go to bed and its like my legs want to go for a run.

Super glad its normal though  well glad and then not glad - you know what I mean.

Might try the iron tablets - keen to try anything.

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:33:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486610&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486610 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Mine went away when I started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486605&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486605 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 12:30pm

Mine went away when I started taking iron pillls...*weird* ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:30:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486605&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486605 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Ohhhh I know exactly what you&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486483&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486483 Author: kmarie
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 10:45am

Ohhhh I know exactly what you're talking about!!! It's SO frustrating

I haven't come up with anything that really works. Giving them a bit of a rub (or asking DH to ) and a stretch sometimes helps. Most of the time I just have to keep shuffling my legs around until I finally fall asleep. Maybe try doing more exercise during the day (not that I'm implying you don't - I was a shocker but I did notice that on days where I went for an afternoon walk or something it seemed to make a little bit of a difference.)

Good luck!!!! ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:45:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486483&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486483 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : Gah I had this bad at the end,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486365&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486365 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 9:12am

Gah I had this bad at the end, and they aches soemthing chronic!!!
wasnt a lot I could do about it except walk round and stretch]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:12:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486365&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486365 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : ohhhh i remember having that...in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486306&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486306 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 8:12am

ohhhh i remember having that...in fact i still get them....im told its because of lack of magnisum, but never did anything about it.

i just get up and walk around for a little bit and that helps...i also find if my legs get too hot they get really restless as well]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:12:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486306&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486306 <![CDATA[Aaarrrgh!!!! Restless legs!!! : I can&#039;t sleep, my legs don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486284&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486284 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20773
Posted: 09 September 2008 at 7:41am

I can't sleep, my legs don't want to!
What's the magical cure ladies???

It helps if DH rubs my hips/back/bum really hard for ages but then I wake up again several times during the night and I can't make him rub me constantly

HELP!!]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:41:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20773&PID=486284&title=aaarrrgh-restless-legs#486284