feeling of heart stopping

[yvonne_la]

I have a problem of feeling really sleepy,but when i am drifting off it feels like my heart stops,I feel the jolt all over.I have even felt it in my tongue..I just had some test done,and seems all is ok,but i do have a little arithmea..Dr. said nothing really to worry about.I also have gerd bad..there are times i have to get out of bed sooner than i want to because of these feelings..What can be the problem??

[greendave]

Have you checked out HYPNIC JERK which is very common and often described as feeling  like an electic shock and usually occurs just as we are falling asleep and is a completely normal experience - I get them myself. Glad you have checked this out with your doctor and hope this helps you.
dave