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My boyfriend keeps shaking vioently in his sleep and doesnt remember it. he just started doing it and it only happens in his sleep. what is this?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

NIGHTMARE???: you need to take him to a doctor to make sure it is not some kind of seizure. other than nightmare, seizure could be the only explanation. take him to a doctor.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 10/30/2015

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