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This usually happens to me at night. it doesnt happen every night, but my legs start to jerk and tremble. i also feel my chest trembling too. when i get into a warm shower and relax it goes away. is it anxiety or something else?

Q: this usually happens to me at night. it doesnt happen every night, but my legs start to jerk and tremble. i also feel my chest trembling too. when i get into a warm shower and relax it goes away. is it anxiety or something else?

: There is a condition called restless leg syndrome. Google it for more information and to see if the descriptions fit your symptoms. RLS is uncomfortable but not dangerous. Discuss with your doctor. Here's a good starting point for online research: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/restless-legs-syndrome-fact-sheet

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There is a condition called restless leg syndrome. Google it for more information and to see if the descriptions fit your symptoms. RLS is uncomfortable but not dangerous. Discuss with your doctor. Here's a good starting point for online research: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/restless-legs-syndrome-fact-sheet

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A member asked:

This usually happens to me at night. it doesnt happen every night, but my legs start to jerk and tremble. i also feel my chest trembling too. when i get into a warm shower and relax it goes away. is it anxiety or something else?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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