Extreme Limb Discomfort

[NoNameIsMe]

I have noticed that when I am sitting in my university lectures I experience pain in my limbs. It feels like when your body is trying to fall asleep and you feel the need to flex muscles to make it go away, except all over my body and it wont go away until I stand up and walk around (which I can't do during class). It is very distracting from my lectures. sometimes i just start to like shake from my body trying to curb the pain. Anyone have any idea what this could be? Here's some details:
- how long has it been happening? 6 months
- how long does it last each time? as long as i am sitting
- gender? female
- age? 18
- health conditions? PCOS, also had knee surgery and an apendectomy several years ago
- height / weight ? 5'10", 200lb
- exercise? bike about 30 miles / 50km per week, walk a few km daily
- sleep? not enough due to school, cant fit any more in, usually getting 5 - 6 hrs
- drink/smoke? never for either
- sexually active? no

Thanks everyone

[jemma116]

Make an appointment to see your doctor so that he can check you out for  iron and other vitamin (Vitamins B and D) and mineral deficiencies.   If you are feeling like your "body is trying to fall asleep" it is possible that your body is lacking in something from your diet or lacking in sleep, or you are over exerting yourself.  When you say you do not have any more time than the 5-6 hours of sleep, it appears that your body is not getting enough sleep and you will need to reschedule some of your activities - for a start, cut down on the length and time of your biking activities.  Your body does require a break from exercise and it may be that you are just pushing yourself too hard.  

Make sure that you get adequate sleep at night and ensure that you have a healthy and well balanced diet.  Cut out junk and refined foods like white bread, sugar foods and drinks and drink more water.  You will be surprised that having a healthy and balanced diet will also help with your PCOS.
Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.

As you seem to get these symptoms whilst in a sitting position, as well as the problem being from some of things I mentioned about,  it may be that your posture is also not correct when you are sitting at your desk.

[caregiver222]

You have my sympathies. Needless to say you need an in-person neurological examination. Keep a log of symptoms and a time-line when you see the neurologist. Have this on one sheet of paper to give to him. You are on the right track when you posed that kind of information here. Best case is a problem with weight and muscle tone causing nerve entrapment. There are lots of worse cases, but lets think optimistically. Make an appointment at the earliest opportunity. I am sure this is affecting your schoolwork.