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Now what! Neuropathy in feet and ankles.. Numbness in hands and arms

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 25 6:40pm | Replies (68)
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@lorettat

Does anyone have severe restless body syndrome, or is that a real condition? It's like RLS but it goes through out my entire body.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 24, 2020

@lorettat - There is another discussion that you may find helpful. I believe it may be what you are referring to for restless body syndrome.

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/periodic-limb-movement-disorder/

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Oct 24, 2020

@lorettat

If you've asked your neurologist about it, did she/he tell you what it might be? I know that RLS presents not only in your legs. I asked my neurologist a few weeks ago if he had noticed the involuntary motions in my hands and arms, and just about every joint, and he told me it was RLS. The Clonazepam I take for anxiety has the added bonus of keeping me from kicking and punching in my sleep. Knowing that the movements are signs of RLS doesn't really change anything for me. The only movement that affects my day to day life is when my foot jerks when I'm driving. I think it's annoying to my wife, but it's not easy to control it. If I focus on it, I can be still for a few seconds.

It's probably something to discuss with a neurologist if you really want to know for sure. We don't do any diagnosing here. What we can give is support, and sharing our own experiences. I'd be interested to know if you get a diagnosis.

Jim

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