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by jess4019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?
Replies: 11
Views: 8779

Re: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?

Sleep paralysis is related to the REM cycle during sleep. Your body releases a chemical that basically paralyzes your body so you don't act out your dreams and hurt yourself. Most people experience SP when they wake up in the middle of REM sleep, but mine only happens as I am falling asleep, multipl...
by jess4019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?
Replies: 11
Views: 8779

Re: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?

The symptoms that made my doc suspicious of MS were buzzing sensations in my lower legs and feet, fatigue and getting overheated and start sweating all over by only doing simple tasks like putting away the laundry, dishes, etc, etreme heat intolerance, eye pain, balance problems/clumsiness and episo...
by jess4019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?
Replies: 11
Views: 8779

Re: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?

That certainly is intereting! Before seeing the doc that referred me to the neurologist I was thinking I might be developing narcolepsy because I would just nod off for no reason in addition to the frequent sleep paralysis.
by jess4019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ankle tremor while sitting and rotating ankle
Replies: 3
Views: 2644

Re: ankle tremor while sitting and rotating ankle

I have ankle tremors, when at rest when i apply pressure to the balls of my feet. This rotating tremor only happens when i am sitting there, rotating my ankle because it gets stiff.
by jess4019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?
Replies: 11
Views: 8779

Re: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?

That is interesting. I just thought it odd that it has been happening along with my MS symptoms. Thank you for your reply!
by jess4019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ankle tremor while sitting and rotating ankle
Replies: 3
Views: 2644

ankle tremor while sitting and rotating ankle

I am new to this site and I posted this in the wrong area originally, so here goes :My doctor is sending me to a neurologist for suspected ms. I have many of the symptoms, but my question is: do any of you experience tremors when you rotate your ankle in a sitting position? What is that called? It i...
by jess4019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?
Replies: 11
Views: 8779

constant sleep paralysis a symptom of MS?

I have been having multiple episodes of sleep paralysis every night for the past 2 months. It only happens when I am falling asleep, whether I am on my back or side. When it happens I completely lose my vision. I have not been diagnosed as of yet, and have a neuro appointment next week. I was just w...
by jess4019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Undiagnosed
Topic: tremors when i rotate my ankle in a sitting position
Replies: 2
Views: 1949

tremors when i rotate my ankle in a sitting position

My doctor is sending me to a neuro for suspected ms. I have many of the symptoms, but my question is: do any of you experience tremors when you rotate your ankle in a sitting position? What is that called? I have searched high and low on the internet and found nothing. Your help is much appreciated....

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