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A member asked:

Driving down a road at night and saw double then "come to" on the shoulder. is that sleep or seizure?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Either: You should see your doctor, or go to a neurologist for evaluation. There are a feww other diagnoses that also need to be considered. But the way you describe it, sleep is my favorite pick.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Hi I really need an answer. Im 23 and female. I just wokeup with a restless feeling in my left shoulder. Its so bad I cant go to sleep and its driving me crazy! I want to cry. I have never had this before and its the most annoying and bothersome feeling.
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