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At night when i bed why can't i clench my hands into a fist ?

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Muscle tone: Our muscle tone decreases while asleep and I think your diminished hand muscle tone while in bed is related to this. Since you're not having spells of loss of muscle tone during the rest of the time, I don't think you have any neurologic disorder. If you still have concerns a neurologist could evaluate and advise you.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/10/2020

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