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Q: twitching and pulsing in left knee

asked by: barnprincess74 on December 18th, 2007

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i have been having these symptoms for easily a month now...
it comes and goes...
its not so much painful as it is annoying
what i'm feeling is twitching and pulsing in what seems to be the middle of my knee.
its just the left knee and happens at any time of the day.
if i straighten my knee out it seems to stop it for a shot time
you can't see it twitching or feel it twitching from the outside
when i put pressure on the back of my knee ... it almost feels like it quits
sometimes this twitching is very noticable... other times its just slight
i'm not sure if its an orthopedic issue, possibly RLS or neurological issue? even maybe an issue with an artery that goes through or something?
all i know is that its annoying the heck out of me.

where would you suggest to start? seeing my family dr. or go straight to a orthopedic dr. ? thanks

Replies(4)

yogahoneybunny

replied on January 1st, 2008

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Tring elevating your legs every day. You can do this in bed by scooting your bottom as close as possible to the wall and then lifting your legs up the wall. I experience twitching, too; and this helps relax both the muslces and nerves of the body. Seems neurological to me...

kkd3

replied on January 22nd, 2008

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any answers?

I've been experiencing the same symptoms the past couple weeks; have you visited a doctor yet barnprincess74? Have your symptoms disappeared? Any advice??

Tool128

replied on March 12th, 2008

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Me also?

I have had spasms in my left leg ever since knee op. really bad sometimes, and quite bothersom, If you find out what could be causing please let me know. Thanks

yogahoneybunny

replied on March 14th, 2008

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Benign Muscle twitching syndrome can be made worse by stress and over-exercise to the muscles of the knee. If the knee twitching affects your life to an extreme, prescription and over-the-counter medicationss are available for treating cramps.
Vitamin D and magnesium diet and soda water (contains quinine) are examples of simple treatments that some people have found effective. I take a magnesium supplement before sleeping...

If none of these help, you can ask for an EMG or neurological exam from a neurologist.

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