How does restless leg syndrome cause hypersomnia?
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RLS causes insomnia, not hypersomnia.  And yes, the constant need to move prevents adequate sleep.  There are new medications that treat RLS quite successfully, talk to your doctor.
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I had the same problem for years and years, it's horrible and I was unable to point my toes or curl them , but I would awaken every one or two hours with cramps in my left calf. Prozac 20 milligrams has helped me to be able to do what I couldn't and I used Ambien (expensive though) to sleep. The Prozac might give you headaches when you're awake as well as nausea but for me it was worth it in order to stop the spasm/ cramps in my legs and be able to sleep a whole night through.
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You sound like me. I think it's because we can't stop our brains from thinking to much or it could be restless leg syndrome, they have medicine for that now, I saw it on TV. Not resting your body and losing sleep will shorten your life. You have to adapt to a bedtime routine wind down, watch a nice happy tv program before you go to bed & not some serious or scarry movie. About 8:00 start getting in that mode. Eveybody else will just have to handle there own crap!! You are going to have to take care of yourself if you want to be around longer. Try going to a quiet part of the house, on the porch or walk around outside for a few minutes of me time,. It makes a lot of difference. Take some deep breaths, reflect on the day, read, or just sit there and enjoy the quiet. Watch the birds, butterflys, little bugs and a smell the flowers we forget about those things sometimes. I kinda of clears your head.  Just try it everynight and stick to calming thoughts and don't let yourself get worked up about anything before bedtime!!!!!
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Yes ... and it's so annoying!! You have my empathy. I've always had it with stress and reduced sleep. (For me the two go together.) Below see what webmd.com has to say:\n\n"Eyelid twitching is often caused by stress or fatigue and usually stops on its own in a short time or improves with rest or reduced stress. Twitches are not a cause for concern unless they persist or occur with other symptoms that suggest nerve problems."\n\nSo, maybe it's time for you to rest a bit and relax? If you don't have vacation time soon, try yoga--perhaps hatha or sivananda (not power yoga).
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Restless leg syndrome..talk to your Dr.
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Insomnia \n\nInsomnia is not considered a disease, as are some sleeping disorders, but it does affect 25% of the population occasionally, 10% as a chronic problem, and is the most common sleeping disorder of them all. Everyone experiences sleepless nights occasionally for various reasons, but chronic insomnia means that the brain is not getting enough rest, on a consistent basis, which can lead to greater problems. \n\nInsomnia includes any combination of difficulty with falling asleep, staying asleep, intermittent wakefulness, and early-morning awakening. Some things that can cause or contribute to insomnia include: illness, depression, anxiety, stress, poor sleeping environment, caffeine, abuse, alcoholism, heavy smoking, physical discomfort, daytime napping, certain medical conditions, and other sleeping habits like going to bed early, and excessive time spent awake in bed. \n\nConsistent insomnia can result in reduced energy level, irritability, disorientation, dark circles under the eyes, posture changes and fatigue.
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes tingling, pulling, creeping or painful sensations in the legs at night. This sensation is brought on by lying down in bed or sitting for prolonged periods, such as while driving or at a theatre. RLS typically occurs in the evening, making it difficult to fall asleep. Often, people with RLS want to walk around and shake their legs to help relieve the uncomfortable sensation.\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of RLS? \nRLS symptoms include uncomfortable leg sensations like cramping or tingling generally in the calf region of the leg. When RLS is advanced, a person may feel these symptoms in the hands and arms. Unusual sensations typically surface at nighttime and at rest. Often, sensations can be reduced or eliminated by stretching, walking, or exercising the affected muscles. As a result of these symptoms, people with RLS often have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.\n\nWhat Causes RLS? \nThe exact cause of RLS is unknown; however, stress appears to make the condition worse. Pregnancy can also bring on the syndrome, as can anemia (particularly due to low iron levels), kidney problems, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Caffeine and some prescription medications contribute to the development of RLS in some cases. In addition, RLS has been found to be a genetic syndrome, as parents with RLS can pass it down to their children.\n\nThere is evidence that RLS, like Parkinson's disease, has been found to be accompanied by a selective destruction of dopamine neurons (nerve cells) in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. The destruction of these neurons affects motor control in the body and can contribute to leg discomfort at night in cases of RLS. Other studies showed that there may be a deficiency in specific receptors in the brain that regulate iron in those that suffer from RLS. Research is actively being conducted to further investigate these relationships.\n\nHow Is RLS Diagnosed? \nYour doctor may ask you questions about your family health history (for example, if you have any family members with RLS) and will take note of symptoms like sleepiness or insomniainsomnia. Additionally, your doctor will conduct a full physical and neurological exam to check for nerve damage or blood vessel problems and may order a series or blood tests to rule out medical disorders associated with RLS. However, there are no tests designed specifically for diagnosing RLS.\n\nWho Gets RLS? \nPeople of any age, including children, can get RLS. It may affect women slightly more than men and typically strikes older adults with an increased severity. Young people who have RLS or who show the symptoms of RLS are usually dismissed as having growing pains or are considered to be overexerting themselves during physical activity. About 5% to 10% of the U.S. population suffers from RLS.\n\nHow Is RLS Treated? \nRLS is treated in different ways, depending on the intensity of the symptoms. Using an ice pack or heating pad, taking a warm bath, exercising, or lowering caffeine intake will sometimes alleviate the problem. For more severe symptoms, medications are often prescribed. These medications may include dopamine drugs, which often are prescribed to help Parkinson's disease patients. Dopamine drugs stimulate dopamine activity and have been found very helpful in easing RLS pain. Other medications that may be helpful to control the symptoms of RLS are sleeping pills, pain medication or medicines commonly used to treat epilepsy (recurrent seizures).\n\nTips to Control RLS Symptoms \nAvoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. \nMassage the calf and legs regularly. \nStretch your legs at the beginning and end of each day. \nExercise. Some people with RLS find that running in place for a short period of time alleviates the symptoms of RLS. \nMaintain a regular sleep schedule since fatigue may worsen symptoms. \nIf your symptoms are so severe that exercising or stretching the legs becomes painful, it is b
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It sounds like a phenomenon that occurs when people have been taking drugs such as heroin and cocaine. It's got some weird name that i can't remember but it feels like you have bugs under your skin. If you haven't been taking drugs i'm inclined to agree with cavichin on the caffeine theory. \n\nAlso the restless legs thing is so rare that it is often terribly misdiagnosed and is highly improbable, the only reason so many people know about it is because there were advances in treatments such as antistax, and these treatments were advertised on terrestrial TV. If it becomes a real problem then you should contact your doctor it could be a symptom of something more sinister...\n\nAlso ring worm is a fungal infection with a red outer ring and has a rash appearance. NO worms involved!!!!
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This isn't just due to lack of sleep. Are you taking any medications currently? It could be a reaction to a medication. \n\nYou really need to see a doctor promptly for proper diagnosis. Be sure to take the names of any medications you are currently taking with you.
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if you do it all the time, and a lot...it could mean you have restless leg syndrome (RLS). You have a strong urge to move your legs which you may not be able to resist. The need to move is often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Some words used to describe these sensations include:creeping, itching, pulling, creepy-crawly, tugging orgnawing. Hope this helps.
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Sounds a bit like restless leg syndrome\nsee a doctor.. it could be something serious. and you not going could really mess you up.
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"Restless leg syndrome is also known as ekbon syndrome, leg jitters, fidgety legs, restless legs, anxietas tibialis, hereditary acromelagia and by several other names to be sure."\n\nI have also heard it called 'jimmy legs' and periodic limb movement or PLM for short.
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Nervous   sleep disorder
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restless leg syndrome...or restless muscle syndrome...(RLS), (RMS)  your muscles are restless, because you move a lot, or exercise a lot, or flex them a lot...or your body is just really restless
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Lack of sleep can cause some extreme physiological and psychological changes, and lacking REM sleep (the stage in which dreaming occurs) can lead to such symptoms as personality changes, incresed anxiety and irritability, and impaired concentration.  This may not qualify as going crazy, but I'm sure such interruptions in a person's sleep schedule can make them feel as if they are going crazy.
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Sleep Apnea is the most dangerous cause of this problem.  It can lead to lung and heart problems (hypertension and heart attacks).  Also, car accidents while dozing off at the wheel.  It is diagnosed with a 2 part sleep study.  The first to prove it occurs.  The second to prove that a CPAP machine reverses it.  Very expensive but worth it.  Sometimes weight reduction; sleeping on your side; or nasal/tonsil surgery can help.  Most often it is due to being overweight.
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Leg cramps are most generally caused by a LACK OF POTASSIUM. I have to take both a diuretic and prescription potassium as Nothing on the market over the counter will do it for me...it is so painful without the potassium. my body simply retains salt from the foods i eat and there fore the diuretic. Now if your husband has restless Leg Syndrome...they call that "ASKENETHIA"(SP?) &is treaded with  (most copmmonly clonazepam..a benzodiazapine at the mg. of .05 mg. per night. ~ I hope that this helps.