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What do you advise if i shake and twitch in my sleep?
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Sometimes normal: An occasional twitch or a jerk in your sleep can be completely normal. If the twitches are violent or last up to a minute (or more) it could be a seizure and should be evaluated by your doctor. Other sleep disorders include periodic limb movements of sleep; like restless leg syndrome, but in your sleep. If you suffer from severe fatigue with the twitching, you need a sleep study to diagnose
Answered 11/11/2014
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