Twitching legs at night

[toastythemosty]

This might have been mentioned once before, not sure. My DH has said that my legs twitch about 30 mins. while I am asleep. I can't even be still in my sleep! Gosh! I know right before I fall asleep, my legs will start twitching just alittle, but not continuously as DH has stated. Now is this hormone related or because of working the legs hard? Or is it just restless leg syndrome?

Charlotte~~

 

[JAFitMama]

Ask you doctor.

I've twitched for my entire life. Sometimes it gets worse. My fatehr does have RLS, and increased activity during the day is a prescribed treatment for him.

Judy "Likes2bfit"


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[kelley111]

I would check with your doctor also. I know that when I first started doing Cathe cardio, I would twitch also. It would happen just as I was starting to doze off and then wake me up. I think it would stop once I fell asleep as my husband never complained. For some reason, it doesn't happen anymore.

 

[candi]

It also happens to me on occasion. I think with me it could be caffeine related.

 

[toastythemosty]

Dh says it is every night. Don't think it is caffeine. We can't seem to sleep in the same bed anymore. He says my body gets too hot too and he is always on my side. I don't think it could be anything serious. I just didn't know if anyone else had these unusual episodes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Charlotte~~

 

[DaisyAnn]

I have always had this problem. I noticed last night was really bad. It does run in my family. It absolutely drives me and my DH crazy. I think it has happened a lot lately because of all the leg work I have been doing. I know you can gets meds to help it, but I haven't.

Heather

 

[acatalina]

It sounds like restless leg syndrome.
Just saw something on tv about a new med for it.
I say call the doc.Mine twitch when i am doing those nasty low end lunges.HEHEHEH.
Are you sure it was his Leg?????

Anne
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[toastythemosty]

Anne,

What are you trying to say? I don't think I want to know, so don't! LOL!

Charlotte~~

 

[NY25]

I have RLS, too. Apparently got it from my Mom. I find that it's worst when I'm tired - working out seems to help. I don't know if I twitch when I'm sleeping because I'm single, but exercise helps. You can also look on the web about it - some diet modifications can help (I believe making certain you get your B vitamins). Sometimes stretching helps.

 

[acatalina]

I just could not resist.
Shame on me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anne
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[Imafitnessfreak]

RLS is a nusiance that keeps you from sleeping at all. I have it and so does everyone in my family. If you had it, you'd probably be standing on the edge of a building ready to jump!LOL!!

It sounds like you are sleeping through the twitches...it's just your DH is not! Sounds like you are fine and HE is the one with the problem!:7

 

[leanbean67]

Hey! My April issue of Alternative Medicine magazine had an article on "kicking" RLS. One of the potential triggers mentioned is low iron. Something that may be worth checking into. There's also a laundry list of potential supplements to try including calcium (1,500 mgs a day) and magnesium. Also L-theanine and torreine, which I'd never even heard of, and I'm a supplement person. The importance of exercise is also mentioned, and I think you have that part down.