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While sleeping, i intend to stretch my legs alot. while stretching, my leg tend to twitch violently. is that major concern?
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Variety of RLS: You likely possess paroxysmal limb movements in sleep, a variant of restless leg syndrome (FKA, nocturnal myoclonus). Can be treated with dopamine agonists, or even Horizant. See neurologist with sleep focus, and get these issues under control.
Answered 5/14/2015
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