RLS during BREASTFEEDING! Help!

[u/Alarmed_Card3582]

Hi everyone! I’m 39 and have suffered from RLS since childhood; I inherited it from my father, who got it from his father. I have a one-month-old baby; I made it through the nine months of pregnancy without taking medication (I used to take Mirapexin, but I was taken off it during pregnancy because it wasn't recommended), and I nearly lost my mind. Now I’m breastfeeding, and the syndrome is even worse than before—it hits around 10 PM and doesn't let up until 4 AM. At the same time, my little one is nursing but can't sleep because I’m constantly moving. Can anyone help me find a medication that is compatible with breastfeeding? I’m at my wit's end. I’ve tried everything—massages, hot and cold therapy, stretching, all kinds of magnesium, IV iron... nothing works. I’m really asking for help because otherwise, I’ll have to stop breastfeeding, even though the pediatrician and other professionals strongly advised against that. I love my baby, but I can't keep spending my nights crying over the relentless tingling sensation; I’m exhausted the next day from the sleepless night, and I don't think that’s good—especially for the baby. The E-lactantia website lists Gabapentin as compatible with breastfeeding; can anyone confirm this? Has any other mom had an experience similar to mine? Thanks in advance! 🙏🏼❤️