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Suggest Treatment For My Kids Complaint Of Shaky Legs

My six year old has complained of a strange feeling and shaky legs (sometimes with a slight stomach- or headache) on and off for the past few weeks, usually right before bed. We thought it was either some blood sugar thing which we ineffectively tried to mitigate with a protein bar snack before bed, or possibly anxiety about mortality (yes, she s of the emotional development age and has been asking questions). Tonight she was even in tears about it for a few minutes - what could be the cause of this?
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a movement disorder in which the child or adolescent reports an uncomfortable and irresistible urge to move his or her legs. This urge usually happens at bedtime but can occur at other times when the legs have been inactive, such as when sitting still for a long period of time.

The exact cause of this disorder is not known. RLS can be related to a low iron level or sometimes associated with diabetes, kidney or some neurological diseases.

I suggest you to rule out these causes before approaching any psychologist or psychiatrist for treatment. Consult a physician ASAP.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For My Kids Complaint Of Shaky Legs

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a movement disorder in which the child or adolescent reports an uncomfortable and irresistible urge to move his or her legs. This urge usually happens at bedtime but can occur at other times when the legs have been inactive, such as when sitting still for a long period of time. The exact cause of this disorder is not known. RLS can be related to a low iron level or sometimes associated with diabetes, kidney or some neurological diseases. I suggest you to rule out these causes before approaching any psychologist or psychiatrist for treatment. Consult a physician ASAP. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.