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shaking and sleeping
by heathaalynn, May 11, 2008 02:31AM
i dont know what it is, but more times than not, right before i fall asleep, my body starts to shake. its not a twitch but live a shiver/full body shake. it lasts for about a minute until i fall asleep. i also noticed that it also is happening in the middle of the night when i wake up sometimes, what could be causing me to shake like this?
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by Suri123, May 11, 2008 05:23AM
, May 11, 2008 05:23AM
Hi heathaalynn, how are you? You need to give some more details regarding the jerks you are suffering now like do they occur in one particular region or in whole of body? Has any one observed whether these jerks continue even after you fall asleep? Is there anything that you do or it stops on its own? Usually, hypnic - sleep jerks or twitches are normal and can occur while you tend to fall asleep or when you try to wake up from sleep. You may also be suffering from severe stress and anxiety, which can also be a trigger factor. Also you might probably be having Rhythmic movement disorder. Do try to overcome the stress and relax. Physical therapy, body massage, regular stretches and warm bath before sleep can be helpful. Avoid smoking and alcohol. It is better to consult a neurologist and sleep specialist for further evaluation. Take care and update on your progress.
by heathaalynn, May 11, 2008 09:29PM
its not a jerk or twitch. its almost like a tremor that hits mostly my upper body right beofre the point of falling asleep. im not sure if it is visible because i dont sleep with anybody. and as for stopping it, im not sure because i dont wake up to try. however, i do know that it is difficult to stop. it lasts until i fall asleep completley
by KatEyes, May 12, 2008 03:29AM
To: heathaalynn
In the last few weeks descriptions similar to yours have been discussed on here. I started reading them after my son-in-law reported episodes where it felt like he was shaking inside or vibrating. His are not apparent to my daughter. No answers on what these are but you're not the only one with unusual sensations happening during sleep. If you have any other symptoms of possible sleep disorders, a visit with a sleep neurologist could provide some answers.
by Suri123, May 12, 2008 12:40PM
, May 12, 2008 12:40PM
Hi heathaalynn, how are you doing? Thanks for your reply and time to give the updates. Anyway it is better to consult a sleep doctor to get a sleep study to know the sleep pattern and the cause for your sleep tremors. Also I would suggest you to consult a neurologist for an evaluation. Hope you get better soon. Please update on the doctor advice. Take care and share your thoughts.
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