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My husband spasms at night when he is falling asleep. he can still talk through it sometimes. and blacks out sometimes. what could this be?

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Check Diet: You may be eating something that is causing this. Carbohydrates and Sugar can do this if eaten after 3:00 pm. I know people that if they eat a cookie after 6 pm they will wake up 1-3 am with extreme muscle spasms in their legs.

Answered 4/4/2018

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A member asked:

My husband spasms at night when he is falling asleep. he can still talk through it sometimes. and blacks out sometimes. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

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