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Is it normal for someone to have involuntary movements while asleep or in the process of falling asleep? for ex. arm jerks & slight facial movements
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Yes: Yes this can be normal.
Answered 12/3/2014
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Yes: Yes, "hypnogognic jerks" are common in the early sleep stages in most people. Maintaining a good intake of calcium and magnesium can help alleviate some of these jerks.
Answered 12/3/2014
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