Whenever I'm on a plane I get uncontrollable muscle twitches in my left leg. It's really uncomfortable and means I'm forever fidgeting about in my seat and can't get to sleep. It also happens if i'm really tired.
Usually a quick walk sorts it out but i'd be interested to know what causes it and how the hell I can get it to stop because it's the most annoying thing and it's happened ever since I was a kid - mostly on long coach trips.
Also does anyone else experience this? I've only met one other person who gets this too.
2006-12-07 23:45:58 · 6 answers · asked by Bel 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It sounds like restless leg syndrome. There are meds for it and I have heard it is due to low calcium and bananas help. Like you said, a walk will work it out sometimes or an advil.I'd see a Dr. if you are losing sleep over it.
2006-12-07 23:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by lumberman57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I experience this in both legs, except it's not just when I rest, it's all day every day. My doctor's are baffled by this because it started out of nowhere 6 months after I had my daughter. They prescribed muscle relaxers, but all that does is put me to sleep. My doc wants me to go to a neurologist next, so that's what I'm going to do. Good luck!
2006-12-08 07:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by mybootyisthatbig79 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wife has something like this,Doctor said it was Restless leg
she gets it mostly she goes to bed at night.and in the car.
He prescribed Paroven tablets,they are on prescription,and
thank goodness the do help her a lot.
2006-12-08 08:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RLS Restles leg syndrome. This is quite common. Try massaging your legs often, Take hot baths and exercise plenty.
2006-12-08 07:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by Ding Dong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also known as "The Jimmy Legs" It can also keep others awake.
2006-12-08 07:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by beergun88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never
2006-12-08 07:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋