What do you do for the "jumpies"?

[Sonya]

I took some meds last night, or I had too salty of dinner, and I woke in the middle of the night with "restless body" or the "jumpies". DH kicked me to the couch I was so bad. Even today I have them still. It is like I can't relax and need to move around, but that doesn't help. I have tried a heating pad and drank a lot of water. Working out doesn't help and I can't take any other meds now since I don't know what caused this for sure. (I have a Dr appt. Thurs) How can I get my body to calm down?

 

[grinningghost]

Like Restless Leg Syndrome? Sort of? I take Mirapex for mine - or I am absolutely out of my mind jumpy, all night long.

 

[jennobrn01]

a couple glasses of milk and a banana. the calcium, and potatssium do the trick. over the counter magnesium really does the trick too.

 

[ChrisnSteph]

A little bow chica bow bow always works for me, especially if I get restless in the middle of the night. I hope you can get some help for your jumpies soon!

 

[Sonya]

ChrisnSteph!!! Hmmmm!

Yes it is like restless leg syndrome but an all over body thing. I don't have milk, I will try ice cream!

 

[jennobrn01]

chrisnsteph ... lol!! at first when i read "bow chica" my thought was, "is this some kind of herbal remedy?". boy did i howl as the words flowed together with meaning.

 

[mrsv98]

I always find that ibuprofen really helps when this happens to me. When my sinuses are acting up, it is always a double-edged sword with taking sudafed for relief but then knowing that my muscles will start to twitch when I want to sleep.

Chrisnsteph!

 

[minkydog]

What kind of medicine did you take? Long-acting cold meds and antihistimines can certainly make you jumpy, as can certain antidepressants. You'll probably just have to endure it until you see the doc tomorrow. Don't take anymore medicine.