Restless legs wake me up!

[2Pups4Kids]

I don't know if anyone else has been experiencing this, but over the past couple of weeks, I've been waking up somewhere around 2 hours before I intend to with aching legs! I try to move around, put a pillow between my knees... everything, but nothing works. This has been going on every single night without fail. Have any of you dealt with this and what's your best remedy?

 

[Night Flower]

I've had this worst when I'm sleeping on a hard bed. Unfortunately, since this started for me (since I was 6/7weeks along) I've gotten the most sleep when I sleep on the (very soft) couch. The bed leaves me waking up to turn or stretch too much!

 

[pandi77]

It drives me crazy and the only thing that seems to help is if I go for a long walk after dinner. That's usually the last thing I feel like doing and I'm always sure I'm so tired I'll go right to sleep but end up tossing and turning if I don't walk.

 

[Minno]

Try eating some crisps before bed - restless kegs can be caused by low potassium. A banana might also help but may be a bit heavier on the stomach.

 

[2Pups4Kids]

Thanks ladies! I went and splurged on a mattress pad today, set it up and had a nap... it was the most restful sleep I've had in days! Putting it to the test tonight to see if I wake up again... I'll try out your suggestions too to increase my chances for an awesome sleep tonight

 

[T8ty]

Bananas seem to work here! I tend to peel and freeze then eat like Ice cream as pudding!

 

[grassgreener]

Thanks for the banana tip! I've been waking early and not being able to get back to sleep. Any slight noise wakes me up now. Had a good cry about it this morning as it's really affecting me now and I can't concentrate at work. Will go out and get some bananas today