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What Causes Jerks In The Left Leg?
Question: My mom is 91. Often she sleeps in her recliner, almost sitting up straight. While sleeping , her left leg will jerk up 2-4 inches off the floor and then go back to the floor. It happens every 30 seconds. No pain associated . EEG was normal.
Brief Answer:
Sleep twitch or Hypnagogic jerk is Normal for 91 years. Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
Legs Jerking during sleep can be mainly due to two causes
1. Seizures
2. Sleep twitch or Hypnagogic jerk
Since EEG is normal, it is Sleep Twitch or Hypnagogic Jerk. Your mother's condition is a well known entity called as Sleep twitch or Hypnagogic jerk.
Unless her sleep is disturbed, there is nothing to worry about this
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Sleep twitch or Hypnagogic jerk is Normal for 91 years. Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
Legs Jerking during sleep can be mainly due to two causes
1. Seizures
2. Sleep twitch or Hypnagogic jerk
Since EEG is normal, it is Sleep Twitch or Hypnagogic Jerk. Your mother's condition is a well known entity called as Sleep twitch or Hypnagogic jerk.
Unless her sleep is disturbed, there is nothing to worry about this
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
I would request you to kindly Close this Question and Rate my Replies after all your doubts are cleared. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at http://bit.ly/24GoazT
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