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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?

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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

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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

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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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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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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

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

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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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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  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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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

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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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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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

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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

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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

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  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

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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 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.

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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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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 .

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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

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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.

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[ ] 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

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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Avoid stressor. Avoid mobile TV in night Regular exercise Short course of anxieolytic drugs. ...  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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Just follow instruction of neurologist. Ask him about ketogenic diet. ...  Read More

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