Cal Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi! Hope everyone is doing well. Had a question to ask. When Jim sleeps he sometimes has body twitches. These occur mostly in the morning when he is in a deep sleep. Was wondering if anyone experiences these. Other than that things are going well. Take care Cal XXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rince Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 When I'm dropping off to sleep I have a major twitch which is a pain because most of the time it wakes me up again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasbo Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hi there I have a big twitch before I go to sleep - it's a real jolt and is not very pleasant, quite painful in fact. Apparently I twitch a lot in my sleep, far more than pre-SAH. Conincidentally I had an appointment yesterday with my brain surgeon and mentioned this to him. He said he hadn't heard of this kind of thing being associated with SAH before. It has most definitely only developed since SAH though. Cheers Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I've had some twitching too! Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hi Cal, It's not unusual to have twitches, but if Jim's are abnormal for him, then you need to speak to the Doctor. Seizures are not uncommon after a SAH/stroke... I experienced seizures during the first few days of the SAH and I was on medication for about 10 months after. I often wonder whether I do have the odd one at night time, but I can't be sure. Good luck and it's probably just one of those things.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Karen, I must admit I put mine down to one of those things! I've never really thought too much about them. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Fleming Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Dear Cal I have had big twitches just as I'm going to sleep which wake me up with a jolt but this was pre-SAH and not had one for a while. The only thing I noticed for a couple of months post SAH was that I had restless legs in bed (I think it's called Restless Legs Syndrome) when you need to move your legs all the time but this seemed to have fizzled out. I had it years ago though for a while so maybe just a coincidence. But yes it can be very hard to tell what's what sometimes and if things connected to SAH or not. Best wishes Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampmama Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I too had twitches early on. The nurses told my hubby it was because my muscles were once very active and now are not. I still get them more than before the SAH, but it could be worse as far as I am concerned. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks for all your responses. Jim has been going to PT and the twitches seem to be better. They said he was bedridden for so long that his muscles really need to be strengthened again. Hope all is well with everyone. Spring is finally here! Cal XXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Fleming Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi Cal How are Jim's twitches now? Mine have returned and I've had a big one before I fall asleep for the past few nights. I was seeing my GP today about something else and mentioned them and she thought that because I am anxious in general that I am noticing things more but doesn't think the twitches are anything sinister. I am going to try to forget about them! I remember having them years ago and they went away eventually. Hope Jim continuing to improve. Anne xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi Anne, Jim does still have the ocassional twitches. Some nights much more than others. What Linda stated could very well be the cause. Jim also was once very active and since he suffered his SAH his legs tire very easily. He is however making a slow but steady progress as long as he does not over due it. Stay well. Cal XXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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