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Uncomfortable butterfly feeling when trying to fall asleep? it would even happen when sleeping and i have to always move around.

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Restless sleeper: there are sleep disorders associated with restlessness like restless leg syndrome. I can't tell if this is what's going on with you but this is something I would discuss with your physician

Answered 8/18/2015

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