Question 1

every night he has the most restless sleep where he almost had full body convulsions, constant movement.  we have videos .. ?

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SleepingWithAJerk???: Those jerks are called "myoclonus."Because it's at night and during sleep, it's called sleep or "nocturnal" myoclonus.It can be caused by a few things that can only be diagnosed in a sleep lab involving a sleep specialist and neurologist.It may be something else, but you could still consult the same persons.Take heart, he's not trying to kick you out of bed...check out https://www.sleepassociation

Question 2

i am having neck, back, leg, and arm pain every night for 1-2 months restless sleep what causes this?

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? pinched nerve: This sounds like a pinched nerve in your neck.  Since it has been going on for so long, i would see an orthopedic spine specialist.  Good luck.

Question 3

18, 6/7 hrs restless sleep a night wake up breathless anxiety. sleep deprived 3 yrs, mostly go to sleep after 12am. health effects? cancer cause?

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You might consider: asking for a SLEEP STUDY which your PCP (Primary Care Provider) can arrange! There is no CANCER risk! However poor sleep can result in many other issues and should NOT be ignored!
Hope this helps!
Dr  Z

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: restless sleep?

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Restless sleep: Restless sleep =  poor quality sleep with interruptions which often results with waking up feeling tired.

Question 5

what foods cause nightmares and restless sleep?

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Fragmentation: Quite a few things can cause the above.  There are a number of sleep disorders that will trigger the above.  In general if everything with sleep is otherwise good, fragmentation for any cause (pain, caffeine/medications, light, change of pattern) will go on to cause more nightmares/restlessness.  Hydrate and practice good sleep hygiene (www.sleepfoundation.org).  Seek help if persistent.

Question 6

how come i have restless sleep after exercising?

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Don't exercise befor: Exercising before sleep will almost vinvariably interfere with sound sleep, because your body is hormonally activated ( ie. Increased adrenalin, increasede metabolic rate). This takes 3-4 hrs to go down.  The general rule is to exercise in the am if possible, and if you cannot do this, exercise before the last meal of the day.  Best wishes.

Question 7

are my medications causing restless sleep and abnormal dreams.

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Some drugs do that: Need more info to further advise you. What medicines prescribed or otc drugs do you take?

Question 8

i have restless sleep?

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See sleep Dr.: I would suggest seeing a sleep physician to determine the cause and suggest treatment options.

Question 9

what causes restless sleep?

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Restless sleep: You have to first define what is restless sleep.  If you are awakening numerous times, vs moving while awake repeatedly for comfort, vs being awakened by 3 children numerous times or the neighbor's dog barking incessantly.  All of these can cause restless sleep.  However, so can intrinsic sleep issues like sleep apnea.  You need to see your physician or a sleep physician.

Question 10

what can i do to address restless sleep syndrome?

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RESTLESS LEG??: I am not sure if you mean restless leg syndrome? Not sure what restless sleep is. So there are things for restless leg first make sure that the diagnosis is correct with a sleep study. Then medications like klonopin. Requip, (ropinirole) or mirapex.. Additionally exercise and reduction of caffeine late at night.

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