How Unique Body Movements Can Cause Sleep Problems
There are several reasons behind a lack of sleep. But a few of them have to do with a person’s arms and legs jerking and twitching uncontrollably. This happens as they are falling off to sleep or after they have fallen asleep the twitching and jerking of their limbs causes them to awaken.
This agitated state can be either Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMB).
The information below explains about both of these disorders along with some helpful information on ways to control them if you suspect one of these may be the cause of your sleeples nights.
Restless Leg Syndrome: This is a sleep disorder in which your legs sometimes move uncontrollably with twitches and jerking or your legs are so uncomfortable with charlie-horse like feelings that to help ease the pain and discomfort is by shifting them around. By adjusting your legs it eliminates the bad feeling or discomfort. However once you start to relax again or try to fall asleep, the feeling returns.
A person knows if they have RLS if they noticed a sudden urge to move their legs or because they feel jittery, a burning sensation or like a strange feeling as if something is moving along their legs. This feeling could occur while either lying down or sitting up and once you shift your legs the sensation disappears, then the chances are high that you suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome.
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (or Syndrome): This is when your legs and/or your arms involuntarily move about while you are sleeping. The sufferer will wake up when this happens and if someone else is also in the bed, it will certainly disrupt their sleep too. Often people with RLS also suffer from PLMD.
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder occurs at odd intervals throughout one’s life and can happen to both young and old. However it is predominantly an older adult affliction. There are two types of PLMD, primary and secondary.
Like with any sleep disorder you can of course help get a better nights sleep by trying over the counter sleeping pills.
Important Note: This article is for information purposes only and is NOT medical advice. You should consult your doctor if you have concerns over your health or before you take any sleeping aids.
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OurManyAngles | July 30, 2009