Sometimes when I'm falling asleep my entire body suddenly jumps involuntary.
Has anyone had this?
Is it common or is it just me? :D
2007-02-20 17:53:50 · 11 answers · asked by Samantha 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
So what is this thing?
2007-02-20 17:59:13 · update #1
Na. Am not worried. Am just curious :D
2007-02-20 18:01:33 · update #2
The medical term for what you are describing is 'myoclonus.'
When it happens in the context of dropping off to sleep, it's perfectly normal. When it happens in other settings, it can be a sign of neurologic disease.
2007-02-20 18:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by The Cheat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I get it all the time. It is involuntary muscle spasms. Sometimes I am dreaming that I am falling and nearly jump right out of bed! I also yell when I am falling asleep (how weird is that?) Sounds like "HUH!!!" Without the question. I wake myself up with that one.
2007-02-21 02:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by The Canadian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, however sometimes, I feel like I fall a bit out of my body. Its weird and hard to explain, but it happens sometimes.
2007-02-21 01:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal. Happens to me all the time. Its extremely common dont worry about it.
2007-02-21 02:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep it happens all the time. The worst is when I am lying still and my hubbys body jumps.
2007-02-21 01:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had that happen periodically ever since I can remember. I don't think it's anything to worry about. It doesn't happen often enough for me to be concerned about it anyway.
2007-02-21 01:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happens to me all the time specially in nightmares accually happened last night after this mafia guy was attacking me then i reaach for my gun to shot him and he shot me first in the head jump out of bed so quick, maybe your having a bad dream, if you remember it or not
2007-02-21 01:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by bambi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happens sometimes to everyone.
2007-02-21 01:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by justanothergrl88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called Hypnic Jerk. Check out this website and it'll tell you all about it.
2007-02-21 02:02:26 · answer #9 · answered by patchouligirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happens occasionally to both me and my husband. As long as you don't keep jerking, it is OK.
2007-02-21 01:56:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋