sometimes when im lying down, my leg jerks randomly.?

Question

What could this be? It feels as if electric currents are in them and i have to jerk them to get relief.

Answer 1

Ah yes, good ole RLS (Restless Leg Syndrom). I had this when I was pregnant with my son but it went away after his birth (THANK GOODNESS). It is very annoying and although it's not "painful" it's very aggrevating. See your doc and get some meds!

Answer 2

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sometimes when im lying down, my leg jerks randomly.?
What could this be? It feels as if electric currents are in them and i have to jerk them to get relief.

Answer 3

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) occurs most often in middle-aged and older adults. It is worsened by stress. The cause is not known.

The disorder consists of sensations in the lower legs that make the person uncomfortable unless the legs are moved. The sensations usually occur shortly after going to bed but may also occur during the daytime.

The abnormal sensations occasionally occur in the upper leg, the feet or the arms in addition to the lower leg. In some cases, no other medical or neurological condition is identified. However, restless leg syndrome may occur in patients with peripheral neuropathy or other neurological disorders.

There is an irresistible urge to walk or move the legs to relieve the discomfort, resulting in periodic episodes of leg movements during early sleep stages. The symptoms may last for 1 hour or longer.

Restless leg syndrome can result in a decreased quality of sleep ( insomnia ) with subsequent daytime sleepiness , anxiety or depression, and confusion or slowed thought processes from lack of sleep.
Symptoms:
Sleeping difficulty
Persistent leg movements during sleep hours
Irresistible urge to move the legs
Abnormal sensation in the legs (occasionally, feet, thighs, arms)
Creeping sensations or discomfort (not pain, not cramps) relieved by movement of the legs
May occur during the day
Worse when lying down
There is no known cure for restless leg syndrome.

Minimizing stress and promoting muscle relaxation are often helpful in reducing episodes of restless leg syndrome. Warm baths, gentle stretching exercises, massage or similar techniques may promote muscle relaxation.

If sleep is severely disrupted, medications such as Sinemet (an anti-Parkinson's medication) or tranquilizers such as clonazepam may be helpful to some people, but they may worsen daytime sleepiness in others. Low doses of Pramipexole, a dopamine agonist, has been found to be very effective in controlling symptoms in some people.

Sometimes low doses of narcotics will relieve symptoms of restless leg syndrome as well.

Expectations (prognosis):
Restless leg syndrome is not dangerous or life-threatening and does not indicate a serious disorder. It can be uncomfortable and can disrupt sleep.

Complications:
Insomnia may occur.

Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of restless leg syndrome are present and sleep is disrupted.

Answer 4

it sounds like restless leg syndrome...just google it..
Symptoms of RLS such as tingling sensations in the leg can be similar to symptoms of other disorders, so only your doctor can diagnose RLS. There are no specific tests to diagnose RLS. Diagnosis of Restless Legs Syndrome is based on your symptoms, your medical history, and a physical exam. Blood tests may be done to rule out other conditions. there is medication available called requip to alleviate the symptoms...you'll need to see your dr for that!

Answer 5

Restless Leg Syndrome

They now make a med for it: Requip.

Answer 6

Restless leg syndrome. the very definition. See your doctor.

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Answer 8

restless leg syndrome?? Check into it with online research.

Answer 9

my dog is a springer and shes definitly a bird dog we take her hunting occasionaly she sometimes dreams shes chasing a bird or running in the field when shes sleeping just like an automatic movement its really quite cute

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