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Posted 6/28/2013 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
Lately when I lay down to go to sleep, the muscles in my legs and feet spasm randomly. It doesn't seem to be at certain intervals or anything, but they will twitch and spasm, sometimes hard, sometimes slightly. Anyone else have this? Any ideas with what can cause this?
Posted 6/28/2013 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Reanna, You sound like you are describing a myoclonic jerk. I get them usually as I'm drifting off to sleep when I'm overtired. Google myoclonic jerk and see if that fits the description.

Hugs, Robin
Posted 6/28/2013 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
I just read it can be a side effect of tramadol. I do take that.
Posted 6/28/2013 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
I think it's more like a hypnic jerk... which is completely normal and, as far as I know, harmless. I get them too.
Posted 6/28/2013 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
Reanna,

I've had this (when drifting off to sleep) since I've been on Gabapentin. It used to scare me at first.

What's bothering me these days is actual cramping of my legs and feet. Today I was getting in my car in a parking lot and my foot started cramping up out of the blue. I had to step on it with my other foot - luckily, it stopped so I could drive home.

Bother.

Debbie
Posted 6/28/2013 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
Is this something I should mention to my doctor when I see him next? I see the rheumy in a week and a half or so.
Posted 6/28/2013 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I would think so. Ask him about whatever is bothering you. That's what you pay him for!

Debbie
Posted 6/28/2013 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
I get this jerking too, though more commonly in cooler weather, after I go to bed.

Debbie: I have a problem with leg and feet cramping out of the blue, too. I drink a lot of water, take calcium and magnesium and occasional potassium, but they still show up sometimes. Very frustrating!
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