Im not sure whats wrong with me. Over the
past few weeks i havent slept properly
because i keep waking up by either my arm
or my leg jerking. It got so bad that
last night my husband couldnt cuddle me
because i kept twitching.
I am on pain-management for my back but my
medications havent changed. Although
saying that i have started taking Zoloft
about 3 months ago but i have taken that
before a few years back and it didnt do
anything like this. It seems to be
getting worse too.
Are you aware of those arm and leg
movements or you are performing them
unconsciously?
Do you experience such jerking during the
day when resting or moving?
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bubblycat
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Posted: 05-15-08 20:15pm
Yes i am aware of them. I get them as i'm
just about to fall asleep, semi sleep
state. I have had it before where it
feels like i'm falling and then wake up
but its not like that. Its either my leg
or arm or my whole body that jerks. I
dont experience it at any other time
though, only at night when i go to sleep.
Any suggestions? I would really
appreciate it, thanks.
According to your symptoms you could be
experiencing so called "restless leg
syndrome". Restless leg syndrome can be
due to several disorders like:
1. taking medicines that cause dopamine
blockage - Zoloft (sertaline) is one of
them.;
2. pregnancy and old age;
3. iron-deficit anemia;
4. electrolite disturbances;
5. unknown cause (idiopathic)
You can consult some neurologist for some
examinations and getting right diagnosis.
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bubblycat
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Posted: 05-28-08 00:26am
Thank you. I just had some blood-work done
and all my vitals were normal so maybe it
is the Zoloft causing it. I did take it
before though and it didnt do this but i
only took it for 3 months. Anyway thanks
again, i will mention it to the doctor.
