A 47-year-old member asked:
sometimes when i wake up i can't move. why?
1 doctor answer

Dr. Bert Liang answered
Specializes in Neurology
Sleep paralysis : This is not uncommon in the population where upon transition from a sleep or wakeful state to the other a paralysis occurs. Usually this isn't harmful but you should be assessed for other parasomnias or sleep issues by your physician.
Answered on Jun 5, 2017
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