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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.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It doesn't: Sound like a seizure but possibly a rigor. I would discuss this with your own doctor.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2018

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A member asked:

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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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