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Re: Kicking myself into trouble!!

Posted by Wonkawoman on January 04, 2002 at 06:15:28:
In Reply to: Kicking myself into trouble!! posted by Pillow_Hog on January 03, 2002 at 10:01:06:
Definitely sounds like PLMS to me. In fact, a lot of Narcoleptics eventually end up with RLS or PLMS.
Are you taking any medications? Many medications (OTC sleep aids, antihistamines, most anti-depressants, stimulants, etc.) will make RLS/PLMS worse, as will caffeine and too much sugar. So, I would look at that first.
Second, you might want to try mild exercise (walking on a treadmill or yoga, for example) or stretching exercises just before you go to bed. This is contrary to most sleep advice, but it works well for RLS/PLMS, and if you don't get yourself charged up with aerobic exercise, it probably won't cause any problems. I've always found that a good hot shower helps as well.
Finally, I've never kept my husband awake with mine, but he could sleep through a tornado! However, when his snoring gets really bad, I just go sleep on the couch or in the guest bedroom. So, that's just about all I can suggest on sleep arrangements.
Leah

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Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.