Hypnic Jerks Treatment- 38 Questions Answered

Whenever i fall asleep a sudden view in my mind wakes me up catching for breath and makes my arms weak.. its like when i am in the view od falling sleep the picture will all seperate and it's like hypnic jerks but even though i am worrying of it, it still wakes me up... help me with this

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Dr. Hemesh Thakur Homoeopath | Delhi

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Hello , Its difficult to decide why it happens unless I ask about you in detail.PLease consult for further clarifications. Thanks ... Read More

Dear sir/ma'am, I was using Rexipra Forte 20 (Escitalopram Oxalate 20mg + clonazapem 0.5 mg) from last 7 months. Recently, from last 5 days, I was experiencing hypnic jerks during sleep and also getting dreams during sleep. Kindly suggest why this happens and is there anything to worry about?

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Dr. Chetan B Desai General Physician | Bangalore

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I have been having hypnic jerks within 15-20 minutes of going to bed for the last 10 days. I wake up with a feeling of falling down and then there is an adrenaline rush that gets my heart racing and it does not settle down for hours. I would like to consult with someone who understands the issue and can suggest treatment without anidepressants/benz

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I'm suffering from dyspepsia since last 3 months and I'm also having a mild persistent headache. There is sleep disturbances also with tingling sensation and I also wake up with a hypnic jerk when I'm just about to fall asleep. Is stress playing on my body or could it be something serious like brain tumour?

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Dr. S Madhavan Neuropsychiatrist | Chennai

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Hi our body and mind are connected. Sometimes stress can manifest in physical symptoms. ... Read More

Dear sir/ma'am, I was using Rexipra Forte 20 (Escitalopram Oxalate 20mg + clonazapem 0.5 mg) from last 7 months. Recently, from last 5 days, I was experiencing hypnic jerks during sleep and also getting dreams during sleep. Kindly suggest why this happens and is there anything to worry about?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi . Yes they can occur with escitalopram. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

When I start to sleep. My whole body jerks or jumps for a second. Make it difficult to sleep. Is this hypnic jerks or seizure. I am Anxeity now.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 640 Views v

Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

Needs evaluation ... Read More

I was treated for secondary syphilis with one 2.4 million dose of Benzathine Penicilin. After that I am experiencing hyonic jerks, insomnia and sometimes numbness in arms while I am trying to sleep. Is this related to syphilis or a potential side effect of the treatment? I am 28 years old and tested negative for syphilis last year. Tested positive

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 270 Views v

Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

use some ayurveda medicine for this consult online ... Read More

I get hypnic jerk at night during sleeping time since 10 days which disturbs my sleep and also have anxiety issues and tingling in head since few months. I went to two doctors neurologist today and one prescribed lonazep 0.5mg ( clonazepam) and other prescribed sensival 25mg( Nortriptyline 25mg) . Am confused now which is better for my treatment.

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Asked for Male, 45 Years 140 Views v

Dr. Swathi Sanjee Neurologist | Bangalore

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Hypnic jerks are normal variation. No need for any treatment if it’s not bothersome. Try relaxation methods and avoid over stimulation prior to bed time. If it’s not controlled, then the above medicat ... Read More

When I start to sleep. My whole body jerks or jumps for a second with panic sensation. Make it difficult to sleep. Is this hypnic jerks or seizure. I am anxious now..

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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa General Physician | Delhi

Get Ruled out any neurological cause for the same ... Read More

I am suffering from anxiety ,depression.and night sleep is half and half dreams .not getting deep sleep and morning refreshment .when going to sleep hypnic jerks happening .and memory loss

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Dr. Dinesh S Saini Neurologist | Ahmedabad

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Avoid stressor. Avoid mobile TV in night Regular exercise Short course of anxieolytic drugs. ... Read More

Dear sir/ma'am, I was using Rexipra Forte 20 (Escitalopram Oxalate 20mg + clonazapem 0.5 mg) from last 7 months. Recently, from last 5 days, I was experiencing hypnic jerks during sleep and also getting dreams during sleep. Kindly suggest why this happens and is there anything to worry about?

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Ms. Pooja Gupta Psychologist | Delhi

Hi Consult with your psychiatrist ... Read More

Dear sir/ma'am, I was using Rexipra Forte 20 (Escitalopram Oxalate 20mg + clonazapem 0.5 mg) from last 7 months. Recently, from last 5 days, I was experiencing hypnic jerks during sleep and also getting dreams during sleep but I was feeling like I was in deep sleep abut my husband has noticed my hypnic jerks during sleep. Kindly suggest why this

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Ghanshyam Das Singhal Neurosurgeon | Delhi

Taper off the dose of medicine ... Read More

I am jerking off for a long time since last few month, recently i did it 2-3 per day Now I don't feel good erection while masterbating and even while doing intercourse What should i do what can be the concern

Asked for Female, 27 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi . Consult online for further evaluation and management ... Read More

Before dozing off to sleep I get twitches in my arms legs sometimes jolts jerks shaky this is giving me anxiety or anxiety is giving me jerks please help my blood reports are normal apart from vitamin d3 and b12 deficiency

Asked for Female, 39 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Praful Mahamuni General Practitioner | Nagpur

Hello, Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at plus nine one nine five nine five zero eight seven three nine nine. Thanks. ... Read More

I went to dr for my insomnia and anxiety jerks which was effecting my sleep now I'm getting psychiatric treatment

Asked for Female, 37 Years 217 Views v

Dr. Rahul M. Rao Psychiatrist | Mangalore

Ok. ... Read More

I'm vit d and b12 deficiency I m getting hypnic jerks my blood reports are normal otherwise like sugar bp and thyroid I have anxiety thinking I have something because of this jerks

Asked for Female, 37 Years 311 Views v

Dr. Praful Mahamuni General Practitioner | Nagpur

Hello, Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at plus nine one nine five nine five zero eight seven three nine nine. Thanks. ... Read More

What are the best medicines? Can it be cured permanently? It happened generally in night in sleeping condition. MRI is ok as well as all necessary reports are normal. Please suggest treatment.

Asked for Female, 60 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Niveditha Sai Chandra Neurologist | Hyderabad

Pls consult neurologist online or in person for consultation and treatment . After assessing the severity and going thru reports , medocine can be prescribed. ... Read More

I am 20. I workout everyday for 2 hours . But when I go to sleep and I am about to sleep, I feel little jerk due to which I wake up.i am experiencing from day before yesterday. I experienced it earlier one time a month ago but it gone.please suggest me.

Asked for Male, 20 Years 252 Views v

Dr. Naikey Minarey Pediatrician | Indore

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Avoid excessive exercises late evening or nights... Schedule relaxing bedtime routine... Avoid caffeine... Do meditation. ... Read More

I am 20. Sometimes not everyday I experience hypnic jerk. I do workout daily. Please suggest how to treat it.

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Dr. Bisweswar Das General Physician | Bhubaneswar

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Abstain from phone use , take any multivitamins It's mostly physiological ... Read More

My symptoms are similar to that of hypnic jerks and myoclonus accompanied with pain on the left side of the forehead . Is this a serious problem ? Is there medication for this ? Due to this I'm having sleeping issues and tiredness. Any help or consultation will be helpful greatly as I'm suffering with this for the past 3 months .

Asked for Female, 28 Years 299 Views v

Dr. P.Chandra Shekar Neurologist | Hyderabad

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Get neurologist consultation ... Read More

Sir I am student.from previous 2 years my treatment of OCD is going on by a psychiatrist.The psychiatrist is treating my OCD with psyvoxin 50 (FLUVOXAMINE 50mg) in morning and In evening I take syconil 12.5 mg (clomipramine 12.5mg)+ psyvoxin 50mg (fluvoxamine 50) Now, whenever I replace syconil 25 mg with clonil 25 mg due to unavailability.. I stil

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I wanted to know if there is a permanent best treatment for problem of jerk or flicks?? Medicines are going on

Asked for Female, 23 Years 361 Views v

Dr. K Shanmuganandan General Physician | Chennai

Hi Thanks for the query Where us the jerk or flick happening What us the medicine u have been prescribed and by whom and for what ... Read More

Dear sir, when I have etting any food ,same time i am feeling jerk problem . My age about 50years .No any clinical testing.

Asked for Male, 49 Years 250 Views v

Dr. Kumar Parth Gastroenterologist | Bangalore

[ ] Hi as your symptoms are suggestive of gastritis. Follow some life style changes : stop tea coffee. Avoid spicy food. Don't eat cabbage / capsicum/ don't drink / eat citrus fruits. If symptoms pers ... Read More

His body jerks almost 4-5 times a day. Under treatment from neurologist but not improved a lot. On some days, his hands shivers for few seconds then he becomes normal. Jerk has not stopped yet. He is on medicines like Kepra, Lametac, Clova Mt, valparine. Plz advise

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Dr. Chaudhari Umesh Ramesh Neonatologist | Pune

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Just follow instruction of neurologist. Ask him about ketogenic diet. ... Read More

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Whenever i fall asleep a sudden view in my mind wakes me up catching for breath and makes my arms weak.. its like when i am in the view od falling sleep the picture will all seperate and it's like hypnic jerks but even though i am worrying of it, it still wakes me up... help me with this

Dear sir/ma'am, I was using Rexipra Forte 20 (Escitalopram Oxalate 20mg + clonazapem 0.5 mg) from last 7 months. Recently, from last 5 days, I was experiencing hypnic jerks during sleep and also getting dreams during sleep. Kindly suggest why this happens and is there anything to worry about?

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Dear sir/ma'am, I was using Rexipra Forte 20 (Escitalopram Oxalate 20mg + clonazapem 0.5 mg) from last 7 months. Recently, from last 5 days, I was experiencing hypnic jerks during sleep and also getting dreams during sleep. Kindly suggest why this happens and is there anything to worry about?

When I start to sleep. My whole body jerks or jumps for a second. Make it difficult to sleep. Is this hypnic jerks or seizure. I am Anxeity now.

When I start to sleep. My whole body jerks or jumps for a second with panic sensation. Make it difficult to sleep. Is this hypnic jerks or seizure. I am anxious now..

I am suffering from anxiety ,depression.and night sleep is half and half dreams .not getting deep sleep and morning refreshment .when going to sleep hypnic jerks happening .and memory loss

Dear sir/ma'am, I was using Rexipra Forte 20 (Escitalopram Oxalate 20mg + clonazapem 0.5 mg) from last 7 months. Recently, from last 5 days, I was experiencing hypnic jerks during sleep and also getting dreams during sleep. Kindly suggest why this happens and is there anything to worry about?

I am jerking off for a long time since last few month, recently i did it 2-3 per day Now I don't feel good erection while masterbating and even while doing intercourse What should i do what can be the concern

Before dozing off to sleep I get twitches in my arms legs sometimes jolts jerks shaky this is giving me anxiety or anxiety is giving me jerks please help my blood reports are normal apart from vitamin d3 and b12 deficiency

I went to dr for my insomnia and anxiety jerks which was effecting my sleep now I'm getting psychiatric treatment

I'm vit d and b12 deficiency I m getting hypnic jerks my blood reports are normal otherwise like sugar bp and thyroid I have anxiety thinking I have something because of this jerks

What are the best medicines? Can it be cured permanently? It happened generally in night in sleeping condition. MRI is ok as well as all necessary reports are normal. Please suggest treatment.

I am 20. I workout everyday for 2 hours . But when I go to sleep and I am about to sleep, I feel little jerk due to which I wake up.i am experiencing from day before yesterday. I experienced it earlier one time a month ago but it gone.please suggest me.

I am 20. Sometimes not everyday I experience hypnic jerk. I do workout daily. Please suggest how to treat it.

I wanted to know if there is a permanent best treatment for problem of jerk or flicks?? Medicines are going on

Dear sir, when I have etting any food ,same time i am feeling jerk problem . My age about 50years .No any clinical testing.

His body jerks almost 4-5 times a day. Under treatment from neurologist but not improved a lot. On some days, his hands shivers for few seconds then he becomes normal. Jerk has not stopped yet. He is on medicines like Kepra, Lametac, Clova Mt, valparine. Plz advise

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