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Why does my body shake while sleeping?

 Answered by:  Prof (Dr) Satish Jain    |  Director, Indian Epilepsy Centre, Head of Neurology,
President, Indian Epilepsy Association,
New Delhi

Q: I get strong jerks in my body while sleeping, as if someone has shaken my body strongly. Why does this happen?

A:What you describe is called sleep myoclonus and is a normal phenomenon. If it troubles you please consult a Sleep Medicine expert.

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