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Feeling Jerking Sensation In The Body While Sleeping. Cause?
Hi, when I'm lying down resting, either naping or trying to fall asleep ,I experience jerking sensation's in different part's of my body, mainly in my arms or leg's, occasionally I feel these elsewere, these movements can vary from slight to extreme, sometime one extremity will jump, sometime it feels my entire body. I am 53 yrs' old.
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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The intermittent jerks that you feel while sleeping could be due to anxiety ro absence seizures. If the symptoms are persistent then it is best to consult a neurologist to confirm.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The intermittent jerks that you feel while sleeping could be due to anxiety ro absence seizures. If the symptoms are persistent then it is best to consult a neurologist to confirm.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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