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Electric shock through my body while sleeping, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Robert Cerciello answered

YES.: Could be a sizure. Eeg with sleep would be helpful as well as a sleep study.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 7/17/2017

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