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His arms and legs jerk really hard and it's almost always when he's trying to sleep. it really hurts him.

Q: his arms and legs jerk really hard and it's almost always when he's trying to sleep. it really hurts him.

Arms &amp; Legs jerk: during sleep. Some of this is normal as the muscles relax but what you mention seems like more than that. Please see your doc. He/she may run some tests to see what is happening. Peace and good health.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Arms & Legs jerk: during sleep. Some of this is normal as the muscles relax but what you mention seems like more than that. Please see your doc. He/she may run some tests to see what is happening. Peace and good health.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

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A member asked:

His arms and legs jerk really hard and it's almost always when he's trying to sleep. it really hurts him.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Altman agreed

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