Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Ghyll, Us fatties get all the bad stuff don't we!!! I was just answering a post to (a) and I have some of the stuff she has as well... all of us share all sorts of nasty side effects caused by our eating habits. I too would be loathe to go to the gym if you are cycling a marathon every night, you don't need to! And now my olives and coffee are stuck fast, this is a not a good combo to reverse out... yuk! Mel > > Citrus Punch > > Oh My Angel,how I laughed at the restless leg syndrome. Fret not you do not thrash about alone!! > > Here is some info on restless legs > > Causes, incidence, and risk factors > Restless leg syndrome (RLS) occurs most often in middle-aged and older adults. It is worsened by stress. The cause is not known. > > The disorder consists of sensations in the lower legs that make the person uncomfortable unless the legs are moved. The sensations usually occur shortly after going to bed but may also occur during the daytime. > > The abnormal sensations occasionally occur in the upper leg, the feet or the arms in addition to the lower leg. In some cases, no other medical or neurological condition is identified. However, restless leg syndrome may occur in patients with peripheral neuropathy or other neurological disorders. > > There is an irresistible urge to walk or move the legs to relieve the discomfort, resulting in periodic episodes of leg movements during early sleep stages. The symptoms may last for 1 hour or longer. > > Restless leg syndrome can result in a decreased quality of sleep (insomnia) with subsequent daytime sleepiness, anxiety or depression, and confusion or slowed thought processes from lack of sleep. > > > Symptoms > a.. Sleeping difficulty > b.. Persistent leg movements during sleep hours > c.. Irresistible urge to move the legs > d.. Abnormal sensation in the legs (occasionally, feet, thighs, arms) > a.. Creeping sensations or discomfort (not pain, not cramps) relieved by movement of the legs > b.. May occur during the day > c.. Worse when lying down > Note: Symptoms may be worse during stress or emotional upset. > Signs and tests > There is no specific examination for restless leg syndrome. No structural or other abnormalities are usually discovered unless peripheral nerve disease is also present. A blood test may be done to rule out anemia, which rarely has been associated with restless leg syndrome. > > Examination and testing may be used to rule out other disorders that may cause similar symptoms, especially disorders associated with claudication of the legs. > > > Treatment > There is no known cure for restless leg syndrome. > > Minimizing stress and promoting muscle relaxation are often helpful in reducing episodes of restless leg syndrome. Warm baths, gentle stretching exercises, massage or similar techniques may promote muscle relaxation. > > > Expectations (prognosis) > Restless leg syndrome is not dangerous or life-threatening and does not indicate a serious disorder. It can be uncomfortable and can disrupt sleep. > > > Complications > Insomnia may occur. > > > Prevention > Techniques to promote muscle relaxation and stress reduction may reduce the incidence of restless leg syndrome in people prone to the condition. > > > > Now I thought I suffered Restless Leg Syndrome but when Dru was here she found I was worse than RLS - when I get back I am going to the sleep clinic because it appears that I have.... yes wait for it..... > > periodic limb movement disorder...... > Periodic limb movement disorder is characterized by repetitive limb movements that occur during sleep. These episodes of limb movement disrupt sleep, causing insomnia or daytime sleepiness. Periodic limb movement symptoms are only considered a disorder (PLMD) when insomnia or daytime sleepiness cannot be explained by any other problem, such as restless legs syndrome (RLS). > > Periodic limb movements of sleep produces quick twitches or kicks of the leg that occur repeatedly during but not before sleep. The limb movements interfere with deep sleep, though the person may not be aware of it and simply feels unrested the next day. > > The exact cause of periodic limb movement disorder is unknown. PLMD may occur with other sleep disorders. It is often linked with restless legs syndrome, but they are not the same thing. Restless legs syndrome is a condition involving strange sensations in the legs (and sometimes arms) while awake and an irresistible urge to move the limbs to relieve the sensations. At least 80% of people with restless legs syndrome have PLMD, but the reverse is not true. Although PLMD shares many underlying factors with RLS, such as a hereditary link, iron deficiency anemia, nerve problems, poor blood circulation in the legs, kidney disorders, and others, the two conditions are generally seen as related, not as causing one another. > > I tend to do wide bicycle cycling movements with my leg, and I do about 12 a minute and for hours on end, no wonder I am so bloody tired.....And I guess I justify not going to gym because I cycle all night..... > > > > Hugs, > > Ghyll > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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