Inherited abnormality.
I just found out something interesting today from my mother. Apparently I have inherited some genetic defect from my father's side of the family. So that means my father, my grandfather and all my siblings have it.
Whenever we sleep, it seems our leg nerves fire off causing it to jerk in intervals. This causes us not to have a deep sleep. In fact we are all very light sleepers. The downside to this is that during the day time, we just nod off whenever things are a little slow and boring (e.g. boring sermons, boring lecturers and after-lunch-naps).
Hey, this is so true for me. Sometimes during the night, I will just wake up because my legs jerk. Usually interrupting a nice dream (drats...) and I always have this irrisistible urge to sleep in the sultry afternoons. Now I know why...
Can any medics out there tell me what condition this is. According to my mother there is nothing I can do about it. (not that I want to do anything about it)
Whenever we sleep, it seems our leg nerves fire off causing it to jerk in intervals. This causes us not to have a deep sleep. In fact we are all very light sleepers. The downside to this is that during the day time, we just nod off whenever things are a little slow and boring (e.g. boring sermons, boring lecturers and after-lunch-naps).
Hey, this is so true for me. Sometimes during the night, I will just wake up because my legs jerk. Usually interrupting a nice dream (drats...) and I always have this irrisistible urge to sleep in the sultry afternoons. Now I know why...
Can any medics out there tell me what condition this is. According to my mother there is nothing I can do about it. (not that I want to do anything about it)
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12:56 AMInteresting description and history. Based on what you've blogged, I think you have Ekbom's Syndrome, also known as Restless Legs Syndrome. Yes, it can be a cause of primary sleep disturbance.
Since yours appears to be familial (and you're not too bothered by it), I don't think it carries any sinister implications unless the condition severely interferes your sleep and cause daytime sleepiness to the point you can't work. In that case, it will be wise to consult a doctor.
8:55 AM
now i know who may is already
9:30 AM
Alamak... tak kenal pulak :'(
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