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Some nights, when i'm asleep i suddenly wake up to my senses but cant move any part of my body or mouth for some min.it's really scary! what can it be?
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Sleep Paralysis: This sounds like Sleep Paralysis. It is quite common in general population but if becomes frequent then can be further evaluated. It can be an auxiliary symptom of Narcolepsy if associated with excessive daytime sleepiness. Usually reassurance is all that is necessary.
Answered 10/7/2015
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Sleep problems: Possibly sleep paralysis. A sleep specialist could obtain a sleep study to help determine the cause.
Answered 10/7/2015
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