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I understand it isn't quite the same thing, but there is a similar sensation of losing control over one's leg during the game after that happens. Do you happen to have a link describing what I'm feeling, or perhaps an English term for this? I haven't been able to find anything online.
It was sweltering out. I overdressed, hadn't slept, and was severely dehydrated. I assume that trifecta is why I went down. A few people have already offered an explanation for my leg similar to yours, and I certainly hope that’s all there is to it. However, I am slightly unsettled by how little information I can find online regarding this "sleepy leg" sensation. It leaves me feeling a bit uneasy. Thanks for the quick reply.
I may have overexerted myself with sports this weekend, though I doubt that was the true culprit behind this strange occurrence. On Sunday afternoon, while standing during a church service for about half an hour, I suddenly found myself on the floor. It was sweltering and stifling in there; I simply collapsed after my vision went dark for a split second. As I was regaining consciousness, a man helped me up, and then something happened that I have never experienced before: I lost all control over my right leg. I couldn't command the muscles at all. This lasted for a few seconds until sensation returned, accompanied by intense pain because of how my leg was positioned when I hit the ground—it ended up tucked awkwardly underneath me.
A profound fear followed: the dread of losing control again and falling once more. It hasn't recurred yesterday or today. The most logical conclusion is that I pinched a nerve in my lower back due to the fall, or perhaps from a minor bump of my head against a table.
Otherwise, I am in excellent health and stay active through recreational sports like running, cycling, and hiking.
Has anyone dealt with something similar? Does anyone have advice regarding this bizarre episode? I feel fine for the most part, aside from some lingering soreness in the leg, and I am hesitant to visit my doctor with such a ridiculous story.