Restless legs driving me mad

[Alwaystired99]

I'm 25 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and recently my restless legs are driving me crazy at night. I'm still taking my antenatal vitamins and trying to eat a banana most days but the last few nights have been ridiculous. I don't remember being like this with my son but then I'm exhausted now as trying to work from home and look after a 5 year old with SEN is not easy! Any advice before I chop my legs off tonight?!

I struggle with this every few years on and off and when it randomly hits me I lie awake all night having to stretch my legs and body, bloody horrible!

I can recommend trying the following, it does help..

• cold or hot bath before bed
• ice packs under legs at night to distract you and help symptoms
• stretch as much as you can before bed
• have your partner or someone give you a firm massage on your legs before bed

Good luck 😥