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Need a cure for twitch in leg!!!

The top of my leg has been twitching since yesterday afternoon and it is driving me crazy. I can sit and watch my leg and see it moving because of the twitch. What causes twitches and any ideas on how to stop them?

CAJ1 Mon 13/10/08 13:42

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4getmenot
Mon 13/10/08
14:26

cut it off

CAJ1
Mon 13/10/08
14:30

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Lol, I may have to do that if it doesn't stop! It really is annoying!

mrs_overall
Mon 13/10/08
14:30

Muscle twitching can be caused by adrenaline being released into the body as the result of anxiety. Exercise helps to use up this excess of adrenaline....so get moving!

yogasun
Mon 13/10/08
14:31

Probably like the type of twitch you get in the eye which is very irritating. Usually due to tiredness, it should go off in a day or two.

burston
Mon 13/10/08
14:35

I think I read somewhere that drinking cold water can help restless legs which I suppose is similar to your problem. Havnt needed to try it but at least its free, so try it and let me know if it works

CAJ1
Mon 13/10/08
14:39

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I already go to the gym 3 times a week mrs o!

I'll get on to the water burston and keep you updated

chrisrob
Mon 13/10/08
14:41

It could just be a nervous tick (more commonly found in the facial muscles. It could be a trapped nerve when yuou sit.
It could be "restless legs" which can be helped by low dose of levodopa or even the onset of Parkinson's. Best to see your doc who may send you to a neurologist if he/she thinks it's sufficiently noticable.

chrisrob
Mon 13/10/08
14:42

Thyis may be useful?
http://www.embarrassingissues.co.uk/Twitches.h tml

4getmenot
Mon 13/10/08
14:43

apparently if you move your leg alot, you know them annoying people that sit at desks jiggling their legs it means you are randy

CAJ1
Mon 13/10/08
14:49

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Thanks Chrisrob, I'll maybe leave it a day or so and see if it goes away first.

I'm looking around my office now to see if anyone is jiggling their legs lol! :oD

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