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Hi, since saturday i have been experiencing a dropping/falling feeling about 4/5 times a day. its like when you jump as you're falling to sleep. what could this be?
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Dropping/falling: Several possibilities. May be neurological or perhaps medication side effects. Please send more information . Good idea to see your doctor if this contines.
Answered 11/27/2017
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See answer: "Sleep Jerks" are a normal sudden muscle contraction(myoclonus) that can occur as you are falling asleep or waking up. Myoclonus at other times can be due to anxiety, exercise, medication side effects, metabolic disturbance and neurological disorders including seizure disorders. If there is no actual "jerk" it's possible you may be having Petit mal absence seizures. See your physician.
Answered 4/15/2016
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