Anyone else got restless legs?

[29_and_counting]

I mean the kind of restless, nervy feeling in your legs that comes on at night when you're trying to sleep... it's kind of annoying and I wonder if it's related to the new running regime.

[blueboots Graduate]

I've suffered from this for about 30 years and it is definitely worse at times since I started running but I've discovered the secret is to make sure I don't get overly tired. Plenty of rest and early nights has brought it back to pre-running state most of the time.

[29_and_counting Graduate in reply to blueboots]

Ah, do you know what, the overtired thing totally makes sense, I should be getting more early nights but often stay up too late. Thanks!

[AliB1 Graduate]

i get this too but when crashed on the sofa...once i go to bed it kinda sorts itself out. have it more since starting running

[29_and_counting Graduate in reply to AliB1]

Glad I'm not the only one... some more sleep should sort it I hope!

[mrqwest Graduate]

I used to suffer from this years ago, but only when I was bored. If I was on the sofa with my wife watching a boring film, my legs would start getting restless.... or when I wake in the mornings and just lay in bed whilst my wife sleeps - that's when they'd start... but I found keeping my mind busy by browsing the internet or designing websites (hobby / part time business) pre-occupied my mind and get rid of any restlessness.

Not had anything since starting c25k fortunately. It was driving me crazy!

[H123 Graduate]

A few years back I read several articles about it being related to low ferratin levels/iron deficiancy. Dont know if youve changed your diet since running? Could be nothing related to it, but htought Id mention it. Hope it settles soon-used to drive me nuts at night in bed!

[Opre in reply to H123]

My GP diagnosed folic acid deficiancy and when I took the prescribed supplements I noticed my restless leg syndrome went away

Had a new blood test and my GP said it showed no problems but without the supplements my restless leg syndrome is back .

[Runningwoman Graduate]

I have a history of restless legs in bed and it has certainly returned since I started this running. The immediate solution at night is to get up and have a cup of tea (decaffeinated!). I find when I get back to bed the legs have stopped being restless and I go to sleep immediately. You could try this. Good luck and if you find another solution please let me know?

[PatButcher Graduate]

I used to get it when I was pregnant, called it restless leg syndrome! It came back briefly when I started c25k but has gone now, thank goodness. Horrid feeling, Hope it goes soon x

[29_and_counting Graduate]

Ta everyone for the really helpful advice, I'm grateful to hear that it's not just me! Haven't had an episode in a few nights so fingers crossed it was just in the first week or so. (W3R1 done - man those three minutes were a stretch, but I did it)

[Mustkeepgoing]

I get this from time to time but pretty constant since staring this, I'm on my feet all day at work too so not from being inactive

[Opre]

I've had restless legs for 25 years. Really disturbs my sleeping.