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I've been experiencing tremor like jerks and twitches thru out my body as i'm falling asleep every night for the last 5-6 weeks and as much as 3-5 tim?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Most likely benign: Nocturnal myoclonus at onset of sleep cycle is normal activity, but if sleep is disturbed and such activity continues throughout the night, this would be a variant of RLS termed Paroxysmal Limb Movements of Sleep, and would need evaluation and therapy. You could discuss further via Concierge Consult.

Answered 5/11/2016

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A member asked:

I've been experiencing tremor like jerks and twitches thru out my body as i'm falling asleep every night for the last 5-6 weeks and as much as 3-5 tim?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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