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Legs and arms tingling while i sleep. happening a few times this month. i wonder why?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Normal: That is called cataplexy, and it is a part of sleep. It is your body getting ready to sleep.

Answered 8/2/2017

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A member asked:

Legs and arms tingling while i sleep. happening a few times this month. i wonder why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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