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What could cause facial and neck muscle twitching right before going to sleep?

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Myoclonic jerks: Muscle twitching as one is falling asleep is a normal physiological condition. Nothing to worry about.

Answered 7/15/2013

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A member asked:

What could cause facial and neck muscle twitching right before going to sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

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