Twitchy legs - WTF?

[rsole]

Evening all,

BTW - not health related as i'm sure this is a wind up from the other half.

Mrs Rsole is suffering from 'twitchy legs' syndrome, which (apparently) keeps her awake and results in less than satisfactory sleep. We have just been discussing this (so called) affliction down the local curry house and i'm somewhat dubious. Can anyone shed any light on this - is it for real?

[Sheets Tabuer]

Omg, I had this but in my eye, I pulled st loads of pensioners on the bus.

[dundarach]

well my old mum calls it restless leg syndrome and the doc gives her pills - she could ask ... if she dare..!

[sstein]

It's apparently exacerbated by a sedentary lifestyle.

Even has a wiki page

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restless_legs_syndrom...

Edited by sstein on Thursday 7th May 21:18

[Jem0911]

Tired Muscles

[R1-Jay]

i've been getting this for years, spoke to a specialist about it and there is no 'known' reason for it, but he did suggest iron tablets

i get it mainly when sitting watching tv or lying in bed before i sleep. i also struggle with blankets or thick quilts on my legs

[Merc fan]

This is a very well known illness caused, exclusively, by inadequate or short-lasting sex.

[pedantlewis]

See here for information.

My gf and I both suffer from it, buts it's more an irritation than a serious problem. I often find going for a quick run or walk will sort it out.

[rsole]

R1-Jay said:

i've been getting this for years, spoke to a specialist about it and there is no 'known' reason for it, but he did suggest iron tablets

i get it mainly when sitting watching tv or lying in bed before i sleep. i also struggle with blankets or thick quilts on my legs

Thanks all - she has bought into the the iron tablets explanation (or is that excuse ) Strange she latched onto that quite so quickly....hmmmm

[Romanymagic]

I get jittery legs sometimes, don't realise I am doing it but rock my legs up and down when I am sitting down etc. Quite common in our office!

[ehonda]

All explained here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6gI7CHYRrU

[Lil' Joe]

This is also a very common symptom of opiate drug withdrawal, namely opiates (heroin, morphine etc). As I understand it, the body produces adrenaline that is not 'used' by the body and causes the urge to move. In withdrawal the adrenaline produced is excessive and te urge to move uncontrollabe, in RLS less so but still irritating.

Sure she's not got a secret...?

[coolcatmaz]

I get in my knees on the odd evening and it drives me totally potty

[rsole]

Lil' Joe said:

This is also a very common symptom of opiate drug withdrawal, namely opiates (heroin, morphine etc). As I understand it, the body produces adrenaline that is not 'used' by the body and causes the urge to move. In withdrawal the adrenaline produced is excessive and te urge to move uncontrollabe, in RLS less so but still irritating.

Sure she's not got a secret...?

hmmm, got me thinking!

Thanks all (i think)

[lardo]

me thinks too much blad, too often, obvioulsy not smoking enough!