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My son twitches and jerked a lot in his sleep. lately he has been shaking after waking up. not violently but more than a cold shiver. last time it happened his eyes rolled up. only lasted bout 15s. then back to sleep. should i get a neurologist ap?
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Not feasible to pinpoint etiology of your observations, but might consider sleep disorders and even nocturnal seizures. Do let your pediatrician know of your concerns. A EEG study might confirm or disconfirm diagnoses.
Answered 4/17/2022
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