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Sometimes i woke up in the night and whenever i move my right legs slightly, i feel like its been stabbed and it lasted for as long as 10 seconds.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible RLS: this may be a variation of restless legs syndrome. You must be examined, evaluated, diagnosed and treated.

Answered 10/25/2016

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A member asked:

Sometimes i woke up in the night and whenever i move my right legs slightly, i feel like its been stabbed and it lasted for as long as 10 seconds.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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