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Are Muscle Spasms In Legs, Arms, Jerks And Cramps Signs Of RLS?
Question: They say I have restless leg syndrome. The muscle spasms are not only in my legs but my arms. They are bad sometimes with jurking and cramping. I feel that something else is going on. can you give me any insight as to what else may be the cause?
Along with the jurking and cramping that follows my whole body aches and I can't sit still. I have to walk around to help relieve the hurting
Along with the jurking and cramping that follows my whole body aches and I can't sit still. I have to walk around to help relieve the hurting
Brief Answer:
Symptoms appear with inactivity and are temporarily relieved by movement
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have the following complaints
1. Muscle spasms in legs
2. Muscle Spasms in Arms
3. Jerks and Cramps
4. Feel that something else is going on.
5. Whole body aches
6. Can't sit still.
7. Walk around to help relieve the hurting
You have been told to have Restless Leg Syndrome
Q1
Can you give me any insight as to what else may be the cause?
What you have is most probably Restless Leg Syndrome. In RLS the dysesthesias and restlessness are much worse in the evening or night compared to the daytime and frequently interfere with the ability to fall asleep.
The symptoms appear with inactivity and are temporarily relieved by movement. You have this classical feature where you have to walk around to help relieve the hurting
From What you have told so far, it appears that the Diagnosis of the Restless Leg Syndrome is Correct
Other Illnesses with Similar Symptoms would be 1. Peripheral Neuropathy 2. Cramps due to Electrolyte Disturbances
How to Proceed : You have to consult your doctor and do a Blood Biochemistry. You have to specifically check for Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron and Hemoglobin Levels
If any of the above are deficient, that has to be corrected first
This condition Restless Leg Syndrome Can be Managed by Prescription Drugs like Pramipexole, Ropinirole, Opioids, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentin etc
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Symptoms appear with inactivity and are temporarily relieved by movement
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have the following complaints
1. Muscle spasms in legs
2. Muscle Spasms in Arms
3. Jerks and Cramps
4. Feel that something else is going on.
5. Whole body aches
6. Can't sit still.
7. Walk around to help relieve the hurting
You have been told to have Restless Leg Syndrome
Q1
Can you give me any insight as to what else may be the cause?
What you have is most probably Restless Leg Syndrome. In RLS the dysesthesias and restlessness are much worse in the evening or night compared to the daytime and frequently interfere with the ability to fall asleep.
The symptoms appear with inactivity and are temporarily relieved by movement. You have this classical feature where you have to walk around to help relieve the hurting
From What you have told so far, it appears that the Diagnosis of the Restless Leg Syndrome is Correct
Other Illnesses with Similar Symptoms would be 1. Peripheral Neuropathy 2. Cramps due to Electrolyte Disturbances
How to Proceed : You have to consult your doctor and do a Blood Biochemistry. You have to specifically check for Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron and Hemoglobin Levels
If any of the above are deficient, that has to be corrected first
This condition Restless Leg Syndrome Can be Managed by Prescription Drugs like Pramipexole, Ropinirole, Opioids, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentin etc
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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