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When i laugh very hard i experience facial paralysis. it only lasts for a few seconds. it recently has also affected my left arm-goes completely limp.
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Odd : That is an unusual phenomenon. The only thing that comes immediately to mind is POSSIBLY (not DEFINITELY) a VERY mild form of cataplexy. See your doctor. (S)he will know whether to refer you to a neurologist.
Answered 6/9/2016
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