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Sometimes when i lay down to sleep. when i close my eyes i feel like my body is shaking. not sure?

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Dr. Kamel Sadek answered

Hypnic Jerk: It is a common benign involuntary muscle twitching as your body is going thru muscle relaxation. Since it is involuntary, you have no control over the movement.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i lay down to sleep. when i close my eyes i feel like my body is shaking. not sure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kamel Sadek answered

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