Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
While sleeping sometimes my body starts shaking and can't control it. what is wrong with me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Qualify further: Witnessed shaking/movement while asleep may mean different possibilities...Are you aware of the shaking or not...If you are aware of it , then you may not be asleep or was it witnessed by bed partner?
Answered 4/26/2015
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hey i was sleeping i waked up suddenly and my body was shaking badly :( what is going on can u tell? I stay depressed sometimes is that reason?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My wife told me that my body shakes during the night and i wake her up. Do you know how i could be shaking during sleep? I'm taking 150 mg wellbutrin (bupropion)
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My husband woke me last night because I was shaking in my sleep, I'm not aware of it and it isn't just my legs. Have 3 month old, T1D controlled?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi doctor!when i sleep i had palpitating with shaking body and also numbness in hands?I can't move my hands?I was unable to move due to palpitation
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had my Effexor (venlafaxine) increased to 150mg. Can't sleep well, knees purple and feel weird and wake up with my whole body shaking. Side effects?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Im 17, I was shaking in my sleep & woke up shaking, somewhat violently. At first upon waking I couldn't couldn't control it, then it stopped suddenly.
When i'm drifting off to sleep it feels like my body starts shaking, i can't move no matter how hard i try or speak I have to let it pass before imove?
My sister is shaking in her sleep. Her whole body shakes (like she's cold) for 1-2 second. She does this 1-5 times a minute. Should I be concerned?
What causes shaking of the whole body while asleep&jot realizing it?I woke up & saw my husband shaking while sleeping,he said he's not hving nightmare
Sometimes when I lay down to sleep. When I close my eyes I feel like my body is shaking. Not sure?
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
