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Wife said my legs were making a swimming motion when sleeping. does this sound like rls or plmd? i do never experience twitching awake. parkisons?
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Need sleep study: Could be PLMD, but you may need a sleep study or polysomnography (PSG) to confirm the diagnosis. Follow up with your physician.
Answered 8/12/2014
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PLM: This sounds like periodic leg movements. This is certainly not Parkinsons. Restless legs syndrome is also different. Periodic leg movements are important only if it interferes with sleeping. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/periodic_limb_movement_disorder/hic_periodic_limb_movement_disorder.aspx
Answered 5/23/2016
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