Question 1

is it normal for toddler to twitch while he sleeps?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All people at some time if you watch them will twitch, especially when falling asleep!

Question 2

what can explain body twitching during sleep?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the type: If your leg or arm jumps you could have restless leg syndrome which is treatable.Other remedies may include more rest or evaluation of your body chemicals such as potassium.

Question 3

my boyfriend keeps twitching in his sleep. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: One possibility is a condition called restless leg syndrome. An overnight sleep test can determine this and/or other conditions that may be at play. A sleep specialist can then diagnose and recommend the right treatment for your friend.

Question 4

is twitching when someone is sleeping normal or a disorder?

Accepted Answer

Probably benign: Most normal people have had "sleep starts", a sudden jerk of the body, when falling asleep, or when aroused.  This is worse when sleep deprived.  Repeated movements of the legs is periodic leg movements of sleep, a variation of restless legs syndrome.  This can make the legs and feet twitch hundreds of times in the night; it can be easily treated by prescription medication.

Question 5

twitching and lip quivering in sleep?

Accepted Answer

Need sleep eval: You may need a sleep study with a seizure montage to see what the exact cause is. See a sleep specialist who is also a neurologist and will be best trained to rule out a night time seizure disorder and a myoclonic disorder. After a careful history, it is possible that the neurologist will opt for a 72 hour seizure study first. Best wishes.

Question 6

twitching and kicking before sleep. why do i only do it sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Probably benign: Most normal people have had "sleep starts", a sudden jerk of the body, when falling asleep, or when aroused.  This is worse when sleep deprived.  Repeated movements of the legs is periodic leg movements of sleep, a variation of restless legs syndrome.  This can make the legs and feet twitch hundreds of times in the night; it can be easily treated by prescription medication.

Question 7

husband was twitching in sleep it woke him up it was that bad is it something serious?

Accepted Answer

Probably not serious: But, he could possess a sleep disorder called paroxysmal limb movements in sleep (aka, nocturnal myoclonus).  Rarely, epileptic seizures occur only at night, but your description is unlikely to represent such a problem.  Easiest way to sort out involves visit to a sleep specialist, with a sleep study and eeg.  Treatment is usually very successful.

Question 8

can sleep deprivation cause twitching & anxiety?

Accepted Answer

We need REM sleep: (rapid eye movement - dream sleep) to blow off psychological stress.  W/out it we become anxious and short-tempered, even hallucinate if deprived long enough.  See your doc or a mental health professional to address your sleep deprivation.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

i get involuntary twitching while trying to sleep. why?

Accepted Answer

Sleep myoclonus: Please read the article below. It is probably nothing to worry about, but if it continues to worry you or interrupt your sleep, you may wish to see a neurologist who is also a sleep specialist. 
www.sleepassociation.org/index.php?p=sleepmyoclonus
sleep myoclonus: sleep myoclonus is a form of myoclonus which occurs during sleep, usually in the stage just before deep sleep. Best wishes.

Question 10

3 year old twitching in her sleep. is that a bad sign ?

Accepted Answer

Not necesarily: Many of us twitch occasionally in sleep. It is called benign sleep myoclonus. If you have other concerns or signs or this in not a simple random event, discuss it all with your doc.

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