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Why am I waking up at the same time in middle of the night with immense energy for 2 weeks

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jmpole619
jmpole619

For the last two weeks I have been waking up between 3 and 4 am with an overwhelming amount of energy which has made it impossible to fall back asleep for about an hour. It feels like a tightness in my back and I am often so energized that it is uncomfortable to stay in bed and I find myself getting up and walking around or sitting in a chair shaking my legs and arms as if I need to run a marathon to rid myself of this energy. I often find myself shaking the energy off for 1-2 hours

I had shoulder surgery almost two months ago and have changed my diet as a result of my more sedentary recovery ( I am 22 year old college rugby athlete). I have reduced my calorie intake and reduced caffiene fat, carbohydrates, and sugar consumption.

I have tried reintroducing some calories and fats during these hours and before going to bed, because I have read that it may be a response to low blood sugar but have not seen an improvement thus far. I have also tried using a sleeping medications before bed and during the insomnia episode. Both have yet to yield results.

Does anyone have any information as to what is causing these dramatic energy episodes and how they can be alleviated?

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  • jmpole619
    jmpole619

    Posted

    The most accurate description of the energy would be as if I had just taken 50mg of adderall with a cup of coffee
  • nandrews
    nandrews jmpole619

    Posted

    I'm no expert. But how active are you during the day?

    ?Maybe even if you are fairly active, perhaps taking some excercise before going to bed might help. A short walk or even just climbing stairs a few times might help.

    ?It doesn't sound like restless leg syndrome as you say you have a lot of energy. Or is it just that you feel you have to move legs about and maybe arms too?

    ?Nigel

    • jmpole619
      jmpole619 nandrews

      Posted

      I have been fairly active during the day, biking for about 45 minutes at the gym or taking a couple mile long walk.

      It isn't feeling like I have to move my arms or legs, it more feels like I have to get the energy out of my system any way possible so I find myself shaking my arms and legs as a result.

      I will try taking a walk before bed tonight instead.

      Thanks

  • marion29181
    marion29181 jmpole619

    Posted

    I think when people wake at night like this it is linked to cortisol levels.

    They go up and down normally during the course of a day and night, but it sounds as though yours are out of whack and waking you too early.

    Might be worth doing a test for that? I think a GP only does a simple check, you may need to pay to get a saliva test that is more complex.

  • richard89308
    richard89308 jmpole619

    Posted

    are you into fitness training? that may help offload your excess energy levels.
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