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My bed partner flaps one arm or the other, sometimes similar to a chicken wing. There may be one to three movements, then nothing for 5-30 seconds. Episodes continue for half an hour or more, but now I move to another bed or sofa.
Gender: MaleAge: 61 Already Tried: Pt. is unaware of the problem; claims no dreams at the time. I am worried that it may be something serious, like early stage of Parkinson's.
I assume they are sleeping?This doesn't happen when they are awake, correct?Any other neurologic issues while awake?
Yes. Has trouble getting to sleep and this usuallyoccurs between 4 and 5 am.Does not occur when he is awake.Occasionally has severe back pain for 1-2 days.
OK.The fact that this happens when asleep can be related to nocturnal myoclonus.This more often occurs with the legs, and is often well known as "restless leg syndrome".However, the arms can also be affected.This will happen when the patient is asleep and gets the urge to move their arms (or legs) and move them while sleeping.https://www.google.com/health/ref/Restless+leg+syndromeIt is not a marker for another neurologic condition, although in severe cases it can be helped with some medications. The back pain is not related to this condition as well.
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U.S. Physician/Surgeon in Neurosurgery