Restless arm syndrome? - Restless Leg Syndrome Message Board

SGinDallas · 06-26-2003, 09:08 AM

I'm not sure if my condition is in the same category as restless leg syndrome, I just wanted to see if anyone else has had something similar happen.

Lately when I'm laying in bed my right arm feels strange. It's not painful or anything. The best way I can describe it is that I'm just aware of it, I can feel it there. I can't feel any other part of my body except that arm. If I let it sit too long I feel like I have to move it, flex it, anything to get rid of that irritating feeling. A lot of times I can get up and play on the computer or read or something and go back to bed 30 minutes or an hour later and it'll be better. Sometimes it doesn't happen, sometimes it does.

Any idea on what this is? Any response would be appreciated.

Bigheart · 06-26-2003, 12:17 PM

Do you have RLS? it sounds like it, i have had RLS all my life but in the last 14 years is has gotten much worse meds don't work well. and when i have a spell in the truck riding or driving it effects my arms really bad i look like someone having a fit trying to move my limbs to find comfort,i feel like if i don't get out soon i will go crazy. I to just found this board, and am looking for help as well.

Dawnrise · 06-26-2003, 02:25 PM

I have RLS and on a rare occasion I'll feel it in my arms and also my lower back.

WeedReed · 06-30-2003, 02:00 PM

I have the same problem, I have the feeling just as you described in my right arm and right leg. It is almost unbearable sometimes. It comes and goes in severity, trying to find some solution also.

VeryOldLady · 07-01-2003, 08:36 PM

I got that frequently. It made me want to rub my forearms and hands and draw them real tight to my body and then flex them back out.

After taking a 24 hour bus ride from DC to Southern Alabama (couldn't get any southern) last year, my restless legs and arms were real bad and this was the worst I had ever felt my arms like this. I felt bad because I couldn't even sit still when my FIL was trying to talk to us in the living room. I finally went to bed because I didn't want him seeing me writhing in distress like that.

I never had any problems like this before I injured my back.

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