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I sleep for what seems like a few minutes and than i jolt awake what could this be due to?
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Myoclonic " jerks": During the sleep-onset phase are benign. If you have delayed-onset sleep, (> 30 minutes), consider a sleep study.
Answered 10/4/2016
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