Involuntary leg jerking at night

Question 1

I was hit on head and stunned 10 mo. ago past mo. started having involuntary jerks when laying down sometimes just leg sometimes whole body - related?

Answer

Check your brain: Start out with a family doc visit to have a complete neurological exam. These symptoms may or may not be related. This is too complicated to diagn... Read More

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Question 2

Ever since my lami at l4/5 last dec. i get involuntary leg jerks on my left leg. lft s1 nerve root is currently compressed, could that be the cause?

Answer

Yes: This may gradually improve but a nerve injury may take a year to resolve.

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Question 3

Had a few involuntary small head & leg jerks. legs also feel weaker. i've been taking a new psychiatric med past month, but these arent it's symptoms.

Answer

Involuntary jerks: Even if your symptoms are not listed w/your meds, it is still possible that is what they are coming from. Please see your doctor. He/she can check f... Read More

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Question 4

Re mirtazipine if i don't go to sleep immediately i get almost pre-orgasmic but unpleasant feeling in my groin which ends in the involuntary jerking of my arms and legs. goes on and on until i get up"?

Answer

Mirtazipine sleep: This medication affects the sleep and is dose dependent.I would encourage to discuss with your doctor to adjust the dose to address getting to sleep i... Read More

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Question 5

Been experiencing leg and feet jerks for a few weeks now. it's an involuntary jerk. also happens when falling asleep. on lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg for 2 month help?

Answer

If its both feet: and occasional don't worry. If its just one leg / foot (the same one) you need to get an EEG. All antidepressants lower the seizure threshold a bit. F... Read More

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Question 6

Involuntary jerking movements on legs/arms, sometimes it is so bad. why?

Answer

Jerky movements: These involuntary movements can be caused by many neurological conditions, like dystonia, essential tremors, multiple system atrophy, huntingtons dise... Read More

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Question 7

Involuntary movement of limb occastionlly sometime my leg or arm will jerk for no reason?

Answer

Normal.: Depending on your age and medications....It will be probably normal.

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Question 8

Nightly tickling (not tingling) nerves mainly legs/spine.no one in forums diagnosed!benadryl/tylenol pm worsens. unbearable/involuntary jerks! help!?

Answer

Neurologist: evaluation is what you need, you won't find an answer online, kindly see your doctor first for initial assessment, good luck

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Question 9

Difference between tics and spasms? involuntary foot jerks, leg movements, finger jerks, & jaw jerks that stop occurring when busy. what are these?

Answer

Tics: If they stop when otherwise focused they are tics. Have you had a recent strep infection?

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Question 10

Can you tell me about suffering from involuntary jerking of limbs/seizure like symptoms from anxiety?

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Got a video EEG?: Whats going on upstairs when the limbs jerk ? I'd have more to say if I could watch what goes on with the brain waves while looking at a simultaneous ... Read More

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Involuntary leg jerking at night

I was hit on head and stunned 10 mo. ago past mo. started having involuntary jerks when laying down sometimes just leg sometimes whole body - related?

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Ever since my lami at l4/5 last dec. i get involuntary leg jerks on my left leg. lft s1 nerve root is currently compressed, could that be the cause?

Had a few involuntary small head & leg jerks. legs also feel weaker. i've been taking a new psychiatric med past month, but these arent it's symptoms.

Re mirtazipine if i don't go to sleep immediately i get almost pre-orgasmic but unpleasant feeling in my groin which ends in the involuntary jerking of my arms and legs. goes on and on until i get up"?

Been experiencing leg and feet jerks for a few weeks now. it's an involuntary jerk. also happens when falling asleep. on lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg for 2 month help?

Involuntary jerking movements on legs/arms, sometimes it is so bad. why?

Involuntary movement of limb occastionlly sometime my leg or arm will jerk for no reason?

Nightly tickling (not tingling) nerves mainly legs/spine.no one in forums diagnosed!benadryl/tylenol pm worsens. unbearable/involuntary jerks! help!?

Difference between tics and spasms? involuntary foot jerks, leg movements, finger jerks, & jaw jerks that stop occurring when busy. what are these?

Can you tell me about suffering from involuntary jerking of limbs/seizure like symptoms from anxiety?

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