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A member asked:

My husband has started twitching his left leg while asleep. i noticed his left hand/arm twitching whilst awake just a few days ago should i be worried?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Myoclonus: This stuff is common in sleepers. If he's walking and talking okay during the day, I wouldn't worry.

Dr Bland agreed

Answered 6/4/2017

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