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Facial grimacing in my sleep. myoclonus? the grimacing only happens a few times while sleeping. usually it wakes me up. possibly of being seizures?
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See your PCP: I will recommend a general check up with your PCP, he/she will conduct preliminary evaluation and refer you to a specialist if need be. Your symptom is non-specific and may or may not be serious. It's very difficult to give a good answer without proper history and examination.
Answered 3/22/2015
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