Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have body jolts as i fall asleep after quitting smoking. what is this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Withdrawal : Nicotine withdrawal is not fun. I think that these symptoms‚ including cravings‚ will disappear with every day that you stay smoke free. Rec.: cognitive behavioral therapy to help with symptoms. Keep up a good job!
Answered 4/10/2018
4.5k views
Hypnic jerks: Congratulations on stopping! this is a common problem called hypnic jerks- see http://www.Drweil.Com/drw/u/qaa400711/jolted-awake-by-hypnic-jerks.Html it is thought that smoking aggravates these. This could be a withdrawal symptom, in which case they should lessen over time. I wonder if tobacco can reduce hypnic jerks but find no evidence it does. See http://whyquit.Com/whyquit/a_symptoms.Html.
Answered 12/5/2019
4.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Lately I've been sleeping so late like 4am and im feeling really sad and anxious.Im always thinking about dying.My mom doesn't care.Im smoking a lot now?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've been smoking a lot. And im really down stresse. I've been eating abnormally and my sleeping habit too. Can this cause the irregularity of my period?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I've been tired for 6 days. I'm sleeping plenty. Extreme fatigue, sudden onset. No medical problems for 3 years, no smoking, no alcohol. 27 years old.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I've been moody lately, drinking, smoking (and I never drank or smoked before), not sleeping well, have no motivation, lost weight. What's going on?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How come after smoking weed i can't fall asleep yet i get so relaxed?
My mom has been smoking menthol cigarettes for about 30 years and i'm trying to get her to quit with me by wearing nicotine patches,but at nighti noticed for months now as soon as she falls asleep she starts coughing alot and this scares me.Advice?
Quit smoking thur. March 7th. Now I am having trouble sleeping at night. Is this a normal side effect, how long will it last, how can I get more sleep?
I stopped smoking about 2 weeks ago, the last week or so I am having trouble falling asleep, can this be related to my stopping smoking.
Problem sleeping well No stress, exercise, no smoking/drinking?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
