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Sometimes during sleep i feel shaking in head and jaw. i stops after a few seconds. mri head scan clear a month ago. what is it? only in head. feel like earthquake but when i touch my head i didn't feel moving. have anxiety disorders?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Additional tests: Yes, could be a panic attack BUT potentially a nocturnal seizure? Get EEG, nighttime pulse oximetry, and next step neurologist or psychiatrist??

Answered 1/30/2021

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A member asked:

Sometimes during sleep i feel shaking in head and jaw. i stops after a few seconds. mri head scan clear a month ago. what is it? only in head. feel like earthquake but when i touch my head i didn't feel moving. have anxiety disorders?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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