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What Does Twitching Of Arm And Leg During Sleep Indicate?

My Dad was diagnosed with RLS quite a while ago and it has gotten worse over time even with daily medicine. My Mom video taped him asleep sitting in his chair and noticed only his left arm and leg were twitching and spasmodic. Could this be something other than RLS? And if so, what?
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Restlessleg syndrome. There is no cause for this disease but usually it is due to over activity of the brain. I would suggest you to get your serum B 12 estimation as some time this can cause RLS. Meanwhile I have following suggestions for you.
1. Try to sleep at a fixed time, avoid late night sleep. Avoid coffee in night time.
2. If you would be my patient, then I would suggest you Amytryptalin daily.
3. Capsaicin ointment local application will also give relief.
4.After B 12 test is done you can also take Methylcobal tablet daily.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Does Twitching Of Arm And Leg During Sleep Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Restlessleg syndrome. There is no cause for this disease but usually it is due to over activity of the brain. I would suggest you to get your serum B 12 estimation as some time this can cause RLS. Meanwhile I have following suggestions for you. 1. Try to sleep at a fixed time, avoid late night sleep. Avoid coffee in night time. 2. If you would be my patient, then I would suggest you Amytryptalin daily. 3. Capsaicin ointment local application will also give relief. 4.After B 12 test is done you can also take Methylcobal tablet daily. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care