My niece's leg never stops bouncing up & down. Is it ADD? What can i do to help it? Peace ya'all.?

Question

I have that restless leg syndrome, this is not the same thing. She Is very hyperactive, plus she does drugs, guess I should have said that first, but I can't say for certain. It was certainly that way in a big way back when, so... I know too, that she's lived a hard life in her young years. And she's one to reckon with, lord! A very hard person to reason with. Don't know. Hey, I know how I can help, I can ask you guys who're religious to say a prayer for her, and the world. Peace ya'all.

You've all been very informative. Many thanks, I think they are all good answers, and all are plausible, if not in combinations.

I have to thank you for this response from everyone. I ended up giving everyone 'best answer', I don't know if it comes through, never thought I could do that. I think we are all alright with the assessment, and I took something from everybody. Do remember about the prayer though, ok? Thanks MUCH again.

Uhh, xxheldlx, what do you mean by that? I'm a concerned aunt.

Answer 1

don't give her any sugar

Answer 2

No. ADD has nothing to do with a bouncing leg. She could have restless leg syndrome. Or she is just a fidgety child. Some kids just have to be moving all the time. I was like that. I couldn't sit still for anything. I had all that energy to use. That's normal. ADD is for lack of better way to explain it-is where the wires in the brain haven't connected yet. My 9 year old has ADD. His brain has a hard time making the connections for him to be able to take the time to focus on something for a length of time. There isn't really anything you can do to help your niece other than suggesting to the parents she may need to be checked out by the pediatrician.

Answer 3

I am 30 years old and have bounced my leg all my life. I don't have ADHD, I don't do drugs, I am a well-educated and very smart woman. I don't have restless leg syndrome or any medical reason, I just always have. The tension in my leg muscles feels good, kinda like a lot of weight on it. When I notice I'm doing it, or that its annoying someone, I stop. But I don't always notice. When she is doing it, you can ask her if she new she was etc, but it is most likely just a quirk/habit. If there are other syptoms of ADHD, TBI etc, then by all means, suggest she mention it to her doctor. Some people twirl their hair, some tap their fingers, some bite their nails, there are all kinds of habits/nervous habits/individual quirks. Most of the time, we just have to accept another person's habits as part of them. As long as she isn't shaking the table you are sitting at or the couch you are sitting on, its best to let it go. Best wishes

Answer 4

Y'all, short for "you all", with the apostrophe filling in for the "ou" in "you."

It would be helpful to know her age.

It could be ADHD. It could be a nervous habit. It could be Restless Leg Syndrome (however, I think this effects older adults more than small children).

It could be a mild form of Tourettes Syndrome. Very few cases of Tourettes are as extreme as you see on Montel or Oprah, where people shout obscenities uncontrollably. More often than not, there are MUCH more subtle vocal, facial or body tics. It could sound like they're clearing their throat, or a kind of a chirping sound. It could be an eye twitching, a strange quick facial expression, a shake or nod of the head, a shrug, a leg or arm bounce.....

Could also be a mild form of autism or some neurological disorder.

In most cases of the medical issues mentioned, telling her "stop it" wont' make her stop, and will make her stressed about it. My husband has Tourettes, and it started out pretty innocently, with a facial tic. My father-in-law was annoyed by it and kept telling him to stop, but it was really uncontrollable in the truest sense of the word. What happened is he learned to not do that, but with that tic repressed, it had to come out another way, and that's when the vocal tics (which are MUCH more noticable than eye blinking) began.

She's your neice, not your daughter. Talk to her parents, find out if they've noticed it, and if they've discussed it with her doctor.

Outside of that, there's nothing you can do about it. Let it go. If you insist on stepping in, you could very well cause more harm than good.

Answer 5

its possible that it is ADHD. the difference between ADD and ADHD is the hyperactivity. the best way to find out is to take her to a mental heath facility like a therapist office. if she is very young still however it could just be boredom and wanting to go out and do something. if it is ADHD there is not much you can do. it is very very common and there are a few medications for it. the medications they would give her are not worth it in my eyes though. the medications would stop the bouncing but the side effects would not be worth the meds. for example if they put her on adderall, a common ADHD medicine, one im currently on, she will have little to no appetite until the medicine wears off. she will fall asleep later and sleep for shorter amounts of time. it will also make her overly focused on everything going on. if something is troubling her she will dwell on it until the medication wears off. all in all i suggest dealing with the leg shaking for her sake.

Answer 6

figidting is a symptom of AD/HD. For this bring it to his attention and he could stop, make sure he gets to run around and get energy out as any kid needs, It could be a symptom af anxiety, I click my cell phone antenna up and down drives my bf mom crazy she just says Jenn and I'm likeo sorry i'm doing it again lol,

Answer 7

no its not ADD. she is a little hyperactive and she's fine. im 39 years old and drive people nuts with the same thing.

Answer 8

it might be the drugs

Answer 9

you sure its not what you have??