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Does insufficient sleep cause muscle twitching or does it affect the nerves?

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Dr. Andre Panagos
Dr. Andre Panagosanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 23 years experience
Yes impacts brain: Yes, it seems to cause muscle twitching due to its effect on your brain. Nerves are not affected by sleep, they are just basically wires that connect your brain to your muscles.
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