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Why when i go to sleep sometimes my legs "move" suddlenty when i didn't even wanted or did? is this something i should worry?
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Hypnic Jerk?: This sounds like a hypnic jerk which is a common involuntary muscle spasm that happens as one is falling asleep. A hypnic jerk is not harmful. Cosult your doctor if they are happening at other times in the night.
Answered 9/3/2014
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