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A member asked:
Is sleep myoclonus serious enough to see any sort of physician or nuerologist?
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Sleep myoclonus: This can be very disruptive to person's sleep but also to the bed partner. Treatment is often very helpful. In some situations, removal of a medication or issue that is contributing is all that may be needed.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Maybe: Sleep myoclonus is an outdated term. Jerking movement during sleep can be caused by periodic limb movements of sleep (plms), sleep apnea, or a neurologic condition. If you don't feel rested by sleep, then it is serious enough to get evaluated by a physician.
Answered 8/19/2013
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