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My entire body goes into some kind of shaking/ vibrations when i am asleep. this has only happened on 2 occasions in the past 6 months where my partner wakes me up from it. please advise on possible cause of this?
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Shaking in sleep: There is a possibility of nocturnal seizures. Please see you doctor, who can test for this. Alternately, it may be from dreaming. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/3/2018
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