Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Leg muscle twitching when i wake up. have disc bulge/herniation. how is my disc issue causing fasciculations and why only after sleeping does it occur?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Position: Could be the nerve impingement occurs while you are laying down.
Answered 5/8/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Position: When you lie down, you can put more stress on the spine and exacerbate the radiculopathy. Try side sleeping with a pillow between your legs.
Answered 11/9/2015
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can piriformis syndrome cause muscle twitches in leg? If it's bothering the sciatic nerve or nerve?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
22 yo female, random muscle twitches mostly in legs, but in eyelids and arms as well. Intermittent mild pain in legs as well. What could cause this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What could be the cause of violent muscle twitches all over and buzzing right upon waking from sleep? Lasts for about 2-20 minutes. Thanks~
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
For the last month I've been experiencing head vibrations mostly at night while sleeping along with vibrations in right arm and chin and fingers I've been also having muscle twitches all over body arms legs eyes feet along with leg spasms ?
Can a disc bulge (not herniated) cause temporary sciatica throughout the day eg muscle twitches sharp leg pain then go for a few hours or days?
I am having some muscle twitching for quite some time, probably a couple of months but recently there are more twitching and it is not localized to my thighs or leg anymore. Could this be benign fasciculation syndrome? What can cause this?
Sudden restless legs when sleeping & muscle twitching all the time. May have dysautonomia , could this be the cause or Paxil (paroxetine) 10 mil/day causing it?
Random muscle twitches all over body. Mostly in arms in legs, pretty much occur daily, have been present for years. No noticeable weakness.Cause?BFS?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
