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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
California, CA

Lately when I'm asleep my arm or leg or whole body out like im punching or kicking something or my whole body jolt and wake me up kinda like when your falling in your dream but hit the ground. I'm not sure if I'm describing it well but it jolt me out of a sound sleep.anyone else have this could it be my meds

June 30, 2018
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Members shared experiences with involuntary body jolts during sleep, with many identifying the sensation as hypnic jerks (sudden twitches when... Read more

Members shared experiences with involuntary body jolts during sleep, with many identifying the sensation as hypnic jerks (sudden twitches when falling asleep) or connecting them to conditions like restless leg syndrome and fibromyalgia flares. Several members found relief through practical strategies including taking magnesium supplements at bedtime, using sleep medications when needed, and getting evaluated for sleep apnea, with one member crediting CPAP therapy for dramatically improving their symptoms and eliminating hallucinations. A recurring theme was the distinction between harmless but alarming sleep jolts versus more serious issues like severe muscle spasms or paralysis, with strong encouragement to consult doctors if the jolts significantly disrupt sleep or cause other concerning symptoms like dangerously high blood pressure.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Hey guys have yourself checked for sleep apnea. I experienced these things!
After being put on CPAP my sleep improved, less jolts (less apnea’s where you stop breathing)
I swear it changed my life.
Also no more hallucinations because you have more oxygen to the brain.
Also was put on Pristique
As my apnea’s were severe.
The good old brain rules the roost❤️ So, protect it!

July 5, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had unexplained sporadic spasms for a while now, from what ive been told by my GP its a misfire similar to the type an epilectic suffers without experiencing a fit. Its connected directly to fibro and the hypersensitivity of the nerve clusters. Well thats what the GP told me wether its true who knows anymore as it seems every time you see somebody different they have another opinion.

July 3, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yep happens to me to .It's called a hypnic jerk or a sleep twitch, and while it might be entirely normal, this doesn't make it any more pleasant. It is defined as nothing but an involuntary twitch which tends to happen just as you are about to step into dreamland.

July 1, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get that too. It's like I am being shocked by something electrical throughout my whole body. I read years ago that it's when your muscles are finally relaxing causes some electrolyte disturbance and causes that. I dunno. I never have found anything to tell me what the cause is.

July 3, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have the full body jolts that wake me up. It's frustrating because afterwards I struggle to go back to sleep.

July 2, 2018

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