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A 22-year-old female asked:

Sometimes during my first half hour of sleep i feel a tingling and strange feeling all over, and feel like i'm trying to wake up but can't, any ideas?

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Dr. Tracy Lovellanswered

Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience

See below: If you snore, these symptoms that you describe can be seen in obstructive sleep apnea. Consider seeing your provider to be tested.

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