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What does a myoclonic index of 40.5 mean on my sleep study report?
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Myoclonus: are - muscle contractions in the form of "jerks" or twitches, Index 0f 40.5 means approx 41 jerks per hour which seems high and may be related to a pain disorder as the main cause of your underlying sleep disorder.
Answered 2/27/2015
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