Help for Tossing and Turning

hi-
Jen S is right you MAY have RLS. One of the symptoms is:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/restless-legs-syndrome/D...

"Nighttime leg twitching. RLS may be associated with another condition called periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS). Once called myoclonus, PLMS causes you to involuntarily flex and extend your legs while sleeping — without being aware you're doing it. Hundreds of these twitching or kicking movements may occur throughout the night. If you have severe RLS, these involuntary kicking movements may also occur while you're awake. PLMS is common in older adults, even without RLS, and doesn't always disrupt sleep. More than 4 out of 5 people with RLS also experience PLMD. "

One of the causes of RLS is a vitamin/mineral deficiency – typically Iron, folic acid, Vitamin B and/or Magnesium. Do you know if your levels are okay? If they are low you may want to try a supplement (if you find a “food-based” product is should be easy on the stomach).

You may also want to consider a sleep study.

Good luck!

You could have Restless Leg Syndrome. There is medication for it. I did a sleep study and found out that that was my problem. However, the meds made me very ill, as I have an extremely sensitive stomach, so I'm still a restless sleeper. My insurance covered most of the sleep study, so I would recommend looking into it. All sleep problems aren't apnea. Good luck, and good sleep!

I am a sleep acrobat too! :) The only thing that helps me is a memory foam neck support pillow that I bought at a chiropractic office.
Even though you may not feel like it, you may be very uncomfortable and that is why you toss and turn. Go shop around for a new pillow....and try out a tempurPedic bed.

Good luck! I cracked up at what your hubby thinks is a simple solution! If only that worked!

Have you considered ruling out Restless Leg Syndrome? It may be as simple as just being a restless sleeper but you are obviously not sleeping as soundly as you should. Have you tried limiting alcohol, caffeine, etc.? Also, if you have the time and the interest, any sort of workout program always helps me to sleep much harder than normal! Walking a few miles isn't going to do it for you. You'd need to really be pushing yourself. Running, push ups, squats with weights, etc. I'd definitely talk to a doctor about RLS though.

Hi, I like all the answers you have received. They sound reasonable to try. I had a similar situation except that I was the one that couldn't sleep. I would wake up when my husband rolled over or bopped me with an elbow or knee. After suffering (and complaining) for years, I finally started sleeping in another room. I actually slept through the night with no problem. I wasn't exhausted all the time.

But, in the end we came to a compromise and purchased a king sized bed. We chose the type that reduces the amount of rolling each person feels. We purchased one from Denver Mattress and it is wonderful. We both sleep better. Simmons Beautyrest makes one too.

Good luck. Sleep is really important.

well when people are sleeping it is unconscious. Are you a deep sleeper?
Then you probably cannot "tell" yourself not to do it.
And your husband is a light sleeper, so there's the conflict.

Its great you are trying to solve this... but I don't know how. Maybe contact a sleep center in your area... sometimes universities have one.

ditto anne marie.

You spend 1/3 of your life in your bed. Spend the $$, and invest in some good pillows or a new bed. For me, a good pillow costs around $100 but I wait for a sale.

Google and learn about down pillows and different beds. Do some research. Your body may not be as comfortable as it could.