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I have painful muscle jerks while trying to sleep, it first started in my legs then all of a sudden my arms and now my whole body.they go on all night.?
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RLS: Sounds like really bad restless legs syndrome which can affect your whole body at times. You may be iron deficient or have some liver or kidney issues as well. You need a little bloodwork and see your doc.
Answered 4/30/2013
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