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When i'm lying down wide awake i get several large jerks and jolts which it feels like i'm holding my breath when i have the jolt and my heart stops.
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If you think your: ...heart stops with an episode like this, you need to seek immediate medical care. It may be just a "skipped" beat, but this isn't the sort of thing to leave to chance. Most people experience these jerking sensation from time to time when they first fall asleep, but, if you get several times in a row regularly with lying down, that can indicate a more serious problem. Please get help!!!!
Answered 2/5/2016
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