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Greenville, SC

Does anyone else's body jump uncontrollably? It just feels like when the doc checks your reflexes but all over?
It happens to me with loud or high pitched sounds but the sounds don't scare me but my body jumps anyways.

Anybody?

November 27, 2015
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Members connected over the frustrating experience of involuntary body jumps and muscle spasms, with many describing sudden jerky movements... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating experience of involuntary body jumps and muscle spasms, with many describing sudden jerky movements triggered by loud noises, unexpected touches, or when falling asleep. Several members identified their symptoms as restless leg syndrome and recommended Ropinirole as an effective treatment, though others shared that their symptoms extended beyond just legs to include the back, chest, and shoulders. A recurring theme was the unpredictable and helpless nature of these nerve spasms, with members expressing frustration that doctors often recognize the condition but do not always offer treatment options.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, also have "jolts" or sudden jerky motions out of the clear blue sky. I guess it is some kind of nerve spasms that happen quite unexpectedly and with no predictability whatsoever. I hope yours aren't too bad or too often, it's a terrible helpless feeling. :/

January 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have this in not only my legs, but in my back and chest. I also have problems with my muscles pinching under my rib cage and shoulder blades.

November 28, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, and the muscles does this when I am almost getting into a sleep I jumped and wake up and start all over again. Is another wonderful complement of Fibro. Girrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!
Take care

November 27, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yep, same.

November 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes it's called restless leg syndrome they have medication for it that works great called requip or Ropinirole , been taking it now for a couple of years no side effects for me any way ! Try to get Dr. To give it to you

November 28, 2015

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