Why do i experience leg spasms or tremors occasionally at night?
447926
I'm not a doctor, but I am an avid t.v. watcher. I've seen these commercials lately for a new medication for "restless leg syndrome". Maybe you have that and need the medication that they're trying to sell me.
701292
Sounds like nerve damage.  Do you have diabetes?  Get checked for diabetes or you may have "restless leg syndrome"\n\nhttp://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/neuropathies/\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/restless_legs/detail_restless_legs.htm
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These are called "facial tics".\n\n"The cause of transient tic disorder can be physical or psychological. It may be a mild variant of Tourette's syndrome. The child may have facial tics or tics involving movement of the arms, legs, or other areas. Tics appear to get worse with emotional stress and do not occur during sleep."
1010180
It's very likely that some of these memory lapses are simply due to the ADD.  It may also be possible that some are due to medication side effects.  Check all of the side effects for each of your medications and discuss these symptoms with your doctor.  They may be able to change the meds, remove some of them, or simply adjust dosages.  Remember, medications effect each person differently.  You mentioned that this happens during PMS.  You might want to get your hormone levels checked by a gynocologist.  You may be deficient in one or more of the hormones (ie. progesterone, testosterone, or estrogen).  Age doesn't always determine this, so get it checked.  I suggest using natural hormone replacement therapy (found in most health food stores), but research and decide for yourself what is best for you.  It doesn't sound like seizure activity - ask those closest to you if you tend to "blank out" for significant amounts of time or if you have twitches or similar type seizure responses.
886700
Maybe you are sitting down for too long at a time or you have an uncomfortable chair.  You might want to get up every once in a while to get the blood flowing through your legs and body.    It also might be your posture.  I know what you are talking about though.
1079252
is it a muscle cramp or spasm?? massage it out with your fingers...it's called "going to sleep"....from being in one position too long - the blood stops circulating for a short period....hey, i'm no doctor... just experienced the same thing
957812
its your muscles doing a final relax before u go to sleep - usually because you arent properly asleep then they are still `on call` for any reactions !  Hence twitching in your sleep , like your falling off a cliff or something , it doesnt happen when your fully asleep.
665060
It's called a myclonic jerk. \nThis term denotes a common experience with  sudden contractions of the big body muscles while falling asleep. This mostly causes a feeling of stumbling,  falling or similar and subsequently  waking up again.  The exact  cause  is not  known, it probably  is   some disturbance in the brain's functions  in the first  stage of sleep.  Surely it is common, and does not cause serious problems unless it  stops you from sleeping (but then you have general sleeping problems as well).
17037
You should see a doctor.  This could be narcolepsy or another significant neurological problem.
1057056
These minor tics/tremors often are associated with high stress (little sleep, busy schedule, increased caffeine) and often will resolve once you are a more even keel.  \n\nIf none of the above applies to you, then you might want to go to your family physician to have a more thorough evaluation.  Not to overly concern you but neurologic disorders like MS can manifest in odd ways such as what you described...unlikely but possible.\n\nGood luck.
234857
If you have nightmares, that would explain night sweats. I could think of about six different reasons why this might happen, most of them require a doctors visit to find out exactly what.
917066
I get the same thing every now and then. I seem to get it with a combination of lack of sleep and stress.  The twitching usually goes away soon enough, but its really annoying while it lasts. Its nothing to worry about unless it becomes painful.
47974
It may be panic attacks, not always a known cause as to why the occur..can be in subconscience. I'd talk to your DR
338758
Sounds a bit like restless leg syndrome\nsee a doctor.. it could be something serious. and you not going could really mess you up.
600741
Yes ... and it's so annoying!! You have my empathy. I've always had it with stress and reduced sleep. (For me the two go together.) Below see what webmd.com has to say:\n\n"Eyelid twitching is often caused by stress or fatigue and usually stops on its own in a short time or improves with rest or reduced stress. Twitches are not a cause for concern unless they persist or occur with other symptoms that suggest nerve problems."\n\nSo, maybe it's time for you to rest a bit and relax? If you don't have vacation time soon, try yoga--perhaps hatha or sivananda (not power yoga).
915673
why are you having spasms? If you can stretch the back that could help you with those spasms. At night you can put a heating pack, ice is only if is acute condition, and if is swelled up, but heat will calm the muscles that are contracted. Here are some stretches you can do:\n\nBack Stretch\n1. Start by kneeling on the ground with your arms out in front of you.\n2. Slide your arms further away and slowly shift your hips back towards your feet until a comfortable stretch is felt.\n3. Now slide your hands to the right until a stretch is felt down the side of your torso. Repeat to the left.\n\n Low Back Stretch\n1. Lie on back with right knee drawn toward chest. \n2. Slowly bring bent leg across body until a stretch is felt in the lower back and hip area.\n3. Remember to keep shoulders squared and flat on ground at all times. Bottom leg should be bent so that your knees are aligned. \nIf after all this the spasms are still there, try a massage, definitly it will help with you with the spasms. to increase circulation and decrease pain and much more\nGood luck, good health  :)
401792
alot of times the seats on such bikes are not ergonimocally designed, nor is the pedal hight correct both of which put pressure on the femoral artery which supplies blood to your legs and is the second largest artery in your body.  The lack of blood and therefore oxygen is what is causing the tingling, which is often referred to as going to sleep... in this case you are using it so it can't fully go to sleep..  Adjust your pedals, seat height and or type, or ride for less otherwise you may cause damage to your system over time due to a lack of oxygen in a working area, which increases anerobic activity in the leg also increasing lactic acid production and therefore feelings of stiffness and soreness above what they would normally be.