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Constant need to stretch

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fuzzymoomin · 07/09/2021 19:20

Over the past few days I've had this weird feeling, constantly. It's like the feeling when I need to stretch, but I feel it all the time. When I do stretch out arms, legs, spine, I get momentary relief, but then the feeling comes back almost straight away. I have no pain but the feeling is uncomfortable and has made me very restless. Like, last night I couldn't sit still on the sofa to watch TV, I was having to stand up and stretch myself all evening.
Has anyone experienced this? Is it a symptom of something? Any suggestions for how to get rid of it?
For context I am female mid-40s, probably peri-menopausal but no other health problems.

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fuzzymoomin · 07/09/2021 22:54

Hopeful bump for my weird body issue.

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Misty9 · 07/09/2021 22:55

Sounds like restless legs syndrome, albeit in more parts of your body? Can be a sign of overtiredness...

Misty9 · 07/09/2021 22:57

Dopamine imbalance and iron deficiency are two potential culprits. See your gp if I were you

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fuzzymoomin · 07/09/2021 23:05

It is like restless leg syndrome! Can you get that in other parts of the body, not just legs?

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Misty9 · 07/09/2021 23:25

Yes, i think so. It's a horrible feeling, I feel for you :(

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fuzzymoomin · 07/09/2021 23:27

Thank you. I will make an appt as you suggest, and up my iron intake just in case!

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Summerdayshaze · 08/09/2021 01:55

This sounds like acutte akathisia, which is a subjective feeling of inner restlessness and the urge to move about. I got this after an IV of Metoclopramide for chemotherapy nausea. It was one of the most unsettling experiences of my life. I had an uncontrollable urge to arch my back over many hours. It sounds sort of benign, but was horrific.

Are you on any meds, OP?

Summerdayshaze · 08/09/2021 01:55

Acute

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fuzzymoomin · 08/09/2021 07:47

That sounds awful! Are you recovered? I'm not on any medication, just multivitamins since yesterday but nothing else.

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Summerdayshaze · 08/09/2021 23:08

@fuzzymoomin

That sounds awful! Are you recovered? I'm not on any medication, just multivitamins since yesterday but nothing else.
Yes I was fine once it wore off. The doctor said it was a reasonably common side effect. It was totally bizarre.

Are you any better?

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fuzzymoomin · 09/09/2021 18:51

Today I do feel better actually, and since the weirdness has gone I'm even more confused about what it was Confused Maybe a hormonal fluctuation!

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