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What Causes Twitching Of Legs And Lack Of Proper Sleep?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014
Question: Yes, please do. I have often suffered what is called "restless leg syndrome. The past three days I cannot sleep because of the twitching of my legs. I am so very frustrated, need sleep. What ca i do? I am afaid i will get ill from lack of sleep. Thanks for any help. XXXXXXX XXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Advised evaluation and medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for writing in.

I understand that you must be quite distressed by your twitching of legs and the resultant lack of proper sleep. Now, Restless Leg Syndrome is often caused or aggravated by nutritional deficiencies. Iron deficiency anemia, vitamin or mineral deficiwncies are often the common culprits. Rarely, it can also be caused by other medical disorders like kidney problems, nerve-related problems, etc.

Regarding management of your problems, I would advice two things. Firstly, you need a medical examination and a few blood tests to find out the underlying cause of your restless legs. Secondly, since the lack of sleep seems to be affecting you very adversely, you would benefit from a mild sedative medication for a short period, till the exact cause of your leg twitching is established and treated. So, please see a doctor in your place for an examination and a prescription for medication.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
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What Causes Twitching Of Legs And Lack Of Proper Sleep?

Brief Answer: Advised evaluation and medication Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for writing in. I understand that you must be quite distressed by your twitching of legs and the resultant lack of proper sleep. Now, Restless Leg Syndrome is often caused or aggravated by nutritional deficiencies. Iron deficiency anemia, vitamin or mineral deficiwncies are often the common culprits. Rarely, it can also be caused by other medical disorders like kidney problems, nerve-related problems, etc. Regarding management of your problems, I would advice two things. Firstly, you need a medical examination and a few blood tests to find out the underlying cause of your restless legs. Secondly, since the lack of sleep seems to be affecting you very adversely, you would benefit from a mild sedative medication for a short period, till the exact cause of your leg twitching is established and treated. So, please see a doctor in your place for an examination and a prescription for medication. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)