PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF SUFFERING FROM AKATHISIA?

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA

Individuals who suffer from akathisia have an inability to sit still and a constant urge to move. A patient may exhibit fidgeting, pacing, rocking while standing or sitting, crossing and uncrossing legs while sitting, and constant movement of the feet as a result of an inner restlessness.

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

The foremost signal of akathisia is a feeling of restlessness and an extreme desire to move. People with akathisia may rock back and forth, shift their weight from foot to foot, cross and uncross their legs, squirm or fidget, grunt or moan.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

Rock back and forth. Pace or march in place. Shift their weight from foot to foot. Cross and uncross their legs. Squirm or fidget. Grunt or moan.

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