jerks legs

ifeelgood

when it is time for bed and i am starting to relax i get a jack knife occurance knees are bent jerk to chest. . it is very uncomfortable. they occur a a minute or two intervals. . i do have low back problems could this be causing it? sometomes if i lie on my stomach and raise my head in a cobra position it may relieve it and they i can fall asleep.

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ifeelgood

thaks for the info. i think my back is causing the whole thing. i will check out plmd. one doc called it myoclonic jerks. i don't think so.

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KatEyes

Some meds an cause involuntary movements and should be reported to the doctor. There are movement disorders such as Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. I have PLMD and it has caused back, hip and knee pain.

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