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I have been experiencing a lot of sleeping problems lately. If you would notice, most of my blog posts are health related. Oh well, i think im suffering from a minor insomnia! Not only do i get nightmares often, like times that i feel like my body is paralized while asleep. You are actually aware of whats happening around you yet you cant scream or move from your position. Geesh! One of the scariest nights i had.. not just one but THREE consecutive sleep paralysis experience.

Clearly, i have sleeping disorder. Why am i not surprised to experience more! During college, i noticed that my feet gets so stressed before actually falling asleep. It is VERY irritating! you tend to relax your muscles but that doesnt seem to work. So even though i really very sleepy i have to do stretchings and what not. I found out just recently, that it is a "known" disorder. Its called "restless leg syndrome". What da!?Knowing that i became more paranoid with the situation. Sleepless-Restless nights! This will soon drive me insane-promis! I get to sleep for 3-5 hours tops everyday! looking seriously doomed during shift. Haaai!

Now im thinking-There might be something really wrong with me!! Don't cha think?

Here's a heads-up to what im talking about. You might be experiencing the same. Join me-let's see a doctor!!

What is restless leg syndrome?

Restless leg syndrome is a common cause of painful legs. The leg pain of restless leg syndrome typically eases with motion of the legs and becomes more noticeable at rest. Restless leg syndrome also features worsening of symptoms during the early evening or later at night. The characteristic nighttime worsening of symptoms in persons with restless legs syndrome frequency leads to insomnia.

Restless leg syndrome usually begins slowly. Over time, the legs become more affected. Less frequently, restless leg syndrome can affect the arms.

What causes restless leg syndrome?

The cause of restless leg syndrome is unknown in most patients. However, restless leg syndrome has been associated with pregnancy, obesity, smoking, iron deficiency and anemia, nerve disease, polyneuropathy (which can be associated with hypothyroidism, heavy metal toxicity, toxins, and many other conditions), other hormone disease, such as diabetes, and kidney failure (which can be associated with vitamin and mineral deficiency). Some drugs and medications have been associated with restless leg syndrome including caffeine, alcohol, H2-histamine blockers (such as Zantac and Tagamet) and certain antidepressants (such as Elavil).

Occasionally, restless legs run in families.