Hypnic jerks anyone?

[GaryM]

Hypnic jerks are involuntary contractions of the muscles when you're falling asleep. Usually the legs and trunk. They're very common.

I've suffered from hypnic jerks most of my life, but in the past I'd just get one occasionally before going to sleep. Now some nights I get a lot one after the other about every 30 seconds. Does anyone else have these?

[matthew55]

Believe it or not I had them all my life, it told me I was close to sleep. Since the arrival nothing. I wish I had terminal cancer. 😁x

[Bowler]

I can understand that but then this forum would miss out on getting to know and love you 😍

[matthew55]

Thanks my friend. What time we have left I cherish with you. 😁x

[Beemer]

You two, get a room

[Bowler]

You two, get a room

🤣🤣🤣

[matthew55]

Sure but separate beds. 😁x

[Ellie]

matthew55 Any port in a storm, surely 🤫 (yeah, I know - don't call you Shirley...)

[matthew55]

It's too late for feeling guilty about anything. 😁x

[Ellie]

Now some nights I get a lot one after the other about every 30 seconds.

In the legs or trunk, Gary?

I get movement in my legs soon after getting into bed. In my case, it's Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) and can continue for hours, which I find very debilitating. I take medication nightly for it, which stops my legs from jerking involuntarily. PLMD is related to Restless Legs Syndrome, both of which are neurological in nature.

[Bowler]

Ellie well that’s a first, never been called a port before ⛵️😉

[GaryM]

In the legs or trunk, Gary?

I get movement in my legs soon after getting into bed. In my case, it's Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) and can continue for hours, which I find very debilitating. I take medication nightly for it, which stops my legs from jerking involuntarily. PLMD is related to Restless Legs Syndrome, both of which are neurological in nature.

It feels like legs and trunk. I'll do some research. Thanks.

[DJW]

GaryM I suffered from restless leg syndrome that would keep me awake for hours when I tried to fall asleep until I was prescribed gabapentin. Cured it completely. I would recommend speaking to your GP about your symptoms.

[GaryM]

GaryM I suffered from restless leg syndrome that would keep me awake for hours when I tried to fall asleep until I was prescribed gabapentin. Cured it completely. I would recommend speaking to your GP about your symptoms.

Thanks for the suggestion, Dennis. I hadn't thought of mentioning it as it seemed fairly trivial compared to other symptoms I'm struggling with. I'll read up on it and ask about it next time I speak to him. It's almost like someone stimulating the sole of my foot and the reflex action that follows.

[Shaun]

My consultant has mentioned gabapentin a couple of times, but have declined, no reason, just personal choice , leg stretches and glass of Baileys before bed seem to ease it for me