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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.
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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.
Answered 5/26/2016
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