A 60-year-old female asked:
had sleep study last year, diagnosed no rem sleep. my sleep pattern has changed for better this last couple of months, but have noticed this last few nights i'm getting head/ shoulder jerks, body quivering! is this a normal reaction in sleep cycle?
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
35 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Occasionally: On occasion this may occur. If there is frequent disruption of sleep, a follow up study is advised. Ensure that you have sources of potassium and magnesium in your diet. Drip k water and a review of your sleep study may be booked with Healthtap.
Answered on Oct 8, 2020
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