Some subjects during the night involuntary jerking of the legs and sometimes arms that are repeated 2-3 times per minute during a good part of the night . These movements can disrupt their sleep awaken and also awaken their spouse.
These periodic movements are often associated with disease restless legs that are unpleasant sensations in the legs , calves often , sometimes also in the arms to type pinching, tightness , tingling more or less painful . These sensations occur when the person lies down or sits for extended periods ( sitting at a desk , driving a car or watching a movie ) . These people have an irresistible urge to move the legs when the feeling arises . Usually , walking , massage, bending the knees cold shower can remove feelings, at least briefly .
Symptoms increase during periods of relaxation and decreased activity , especially in the evening and night. These patients therefore have difficulties to relax and fall asleep because of their craving to walk or have an activity to remove the unpleasant sensations in the legs. Their poor sleep during the night can cause excessive daytime sleepiness with the previously reported impact on work, social or family life.
Who gets impatient and lower limb myoclonus ?
Both diseases occur in both sexes. Symptoms occur at any age but are most common and more severe in older patients with more than 30 % are achieved. Younger subjects are sometimes regarded as having growing pains or as hyperactive because they can not sit still for example at school. Renal insufficiency often suffer from this syndrome , as well as pregnant women.
How is it diagnosed?
It is achieved by polysomnographic sleep study at a laboratory night .
Treatment of impatience and periodic movements
It relies on small means as the use of cold baths, massage legs and exercises. In severe cases , drugs may be given which are also active in periodic movements .
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