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What exactly are hypnic jerks or so-called "sleep starts" and what causes them? are they dangerous or just more of an annoyance?
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Usually benign: Many folks on starting to fall asleep will experience myoclonic jerks which are indeed very common, benign and require no treatment. However, if these jerks awaken you while asleep, these Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep do require treatments.
Answered 11/27/2017
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