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What Causes Twitching Sensation In The Legs?

Almost every night as I fall asleep my right leg begins to twitch, this may go on for an hour or more. This keeps my wife from falling asleep. This has been going on for years. I also snore pretty badly at times. My wife seems to think it is worse if I ve had something sweet before going to bed and it definitely occurs if I had a hard day( physically demanding) at work. In addition to this, almost every night my left nostril clogs making it difficult to breath and causing unrest. Any suggestions?
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Twitching symptom in legs what you are experiencing could be mainly due deficiency of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Kindly supplement with medications containing calcium and magnesium. Also, consume foods rich in calcium such as milk. Gradually, your symptoms should subside. Regarding snoring and blockage of nostrils, you can do the following to overcome them.

1. Gargle everyday twice daily with salt water.
2. Take steam inhalation twice daily.
3. Use saline nasal drops before bedtime.
4. You can use nasal drops containing Xylometazoline as ingredient, when necessary, upon consulting your doctor.

Gradually, your symptoms should subside and you should get better.

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What Causes Twitching Sensation In The Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Twitching symptom in legs what you are experiencing could be mainly due deficiency of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Kindly supplement with medications containing calcium and magnesium. Also, consume foods rich in calcium such as milk. Gradually, your symptoms should subside. Regarding snoring and blockage of nostrils, you can do the following to overcome them. 1. Gargle everyday twice daily with salt water. 2. Take steam inhalation twice daily. 3. Use saline nasal drops before bedtime. 4. You can use nasal drops containing Xylometazoline as ingredient, when necessary, upon consulting your doctor. Gradually, your symptoms should subside and you should get better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.