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My boyfriend has been shaking at night. kind of like a seizure but i am able to wake him up. what could cause this? what doctor should he see?
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Several thots: A variety of sleep disorder problems may occur, such as Paroxysmal Limb Movements in Sleep (FKA nocturnal myoclonus), Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea. Cannot fully exclude nocturnal seizure activity, but I think this is less likely, based on your description. Would start with sleep specialist, usually a pulmonologist.
Answered 10/17/2019
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?NOCTURNAL SEIZURE: Does he do this while taking a nap too. This activity can lead to sleep disturbance which will aggravate the condition. Get him to see a neurologist
Answered 10/17/2019
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