A member asked:

While falling asleep i suddenly couldn't breath/move for 5 seconds. is it more likely sleep paralysis or apnea? (i don't snore and always sleep poor)

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Narcolepsy: This phenomenon frequently seen in the setting of narcolepsy. You may need a sleep study, particularly mslt test (mult sleep latency test).

Answered 10/4/2016

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See a sleep doc: You should see your md to discuss it and ultimately get a sleep study done.

Answered 9/7/2013

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