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Muscle weirdness

I was diagnosed with RLS years ago during a sleep study. I had always noticed that my legs felt like they needed to be stretched and massage. The muscles had a weird semi-numb feeling. They would contract up and cramp. My legs still do this, but now I have noticed that my shoulders, arms and down my back feel the same, like they need to be stretched, but I can't ever stretch them enough. almost feels like anxiety, but I am completely calm, it actually bothers me worse than my legs. The only relief I EVER get is when my husband massages and rubs on me, it keeps me from sleeping. I am not sure what this is, or if I should be worried, or what to do. can someone help me?
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It has been proven in some clinical studies that RLS can be a symptom of the hereditary condition called vein disease.  Do you or either of your parents or close relatives have varicose veins?  If so, it's worth your while to get a consult with a Dr. who specializes in the treatment of vein disease. It is possible to have this condition and not yet have visible varicosities. They can verify a positive or negative dianosis for vein disease with a simple, non-invasive ultrasound of the legs.  Usually insurances will cover this with only a co-pay on your part.  Worth checking out.
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Unexplained aches and pains coming on and off could be due to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, H pylori infection, anemia, liver disorders, diabetes, hypothyroidism, Vit B12 or Vit D deficiency and due to calcium or magnesium deficiency. It can also be due to sleep related disorders. Hence, consult the sleep specialist again. Also consult a doctor to rule out other causes. It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. Take care!
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I too have RLS but I have found if I eat a banana and have at least 1 glass of milk a day it helps. Get the potassium that your body needs.  Also take an aleve or advil before you go to bed. When I had my sleep study done they gave me the tips.  Hope this helps you.
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1536593 tn?1292557199
I have RLS too. I think it's just from moving so much when you sleep and your other muscles don't get to relax as much, cause I know when ever my bf massages my legs before I go to sleep I don't feel the need to move so much and I feel completely rested in the mornings. Try getting him to rub your legs, especially the backs, before you go to sleep and see if it helps any.
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