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What Causes Numbness In The Body And Headache During Sleep?

sometimes when i go to sleep at night it is like i am traped inside myself i cant move or say anything i have had people try to shake me out of it but that does not work i can hear them but cant move i have gone to doctors but they do not know please tell me what this is also my head will hurt for a few days
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Hi Sir/Madam
Welcome to Health Care Magic

I can certainly understand your concern about your problem...Which seems to be as sleep paralysis...Which occurs in REM ( rapid eye movement) stage of sleep, mainly due to overlap of REM and awakening stage that prevents acting out of your dreams. I would advise some natural methods to prevent further attacks like try to avoid sleeping in supine position , maintain regular sleeping hours...And try with some SSRI S like escitalopram...Or with tricyclic antidepressants like Tryptomer to lessen further attacks...And pls consult your psychiatrist for any further help




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What Causes Numbness In The Body And Headache During Sleep?

Hi Sir/Madam Welcome to Health Care Magic I can certainly understand your concern about your problem...Which seems to be as sleep paralysis...Which occurs in REM ( rapid eye movement) stage of sleep, mainly due to overlap of REM and awakening stage that prevents acting out of your dreams. I would advise some natural methods to prevent further attacks like try to avoid sleeping in supine position , maintain regular sleeping hours...And try with some SSRI S like escitalopram...Or with tricyclic antidepressants like Tryptomer to lessen further attacks...And pls consult your psychiatrist for any further help Post your further questions if any, I will available to take up your follow up questions Thank you