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Is it common to sleep talk and sleep walk?

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Reasonably: Up to 15% of children sleep walk/talk. It's less common in adults.

Answered 12/12/2012

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Is a slow walk outside for a couple hours by myself ok after about 6 days into a common cold? I have a mild sore throat, mild cough. Not really fevering. I have energy and I dont feel like sitting indoors all day. I sleep well. Is this safe?

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