Ann S. asked

🏥  Medical

I've been experiencing severe twitching when trying to fall asleep for three nights, which started after returning to heavy lifting in the gym. I've taken Benadryl and Flexiril, but the twitching persists. I'm also experiencing fatigue, vivid dreaming while awake, occasional involuntary swallowing, and can feel my heartbeat leading up to a twitch. I'm taking magnesium, calcium, and electrolyte supplements. Is this a magnesium deficiency, and at what point should I seek medical attention?

October 6th, 2023

Robert M. answered

The twitching you're experiencing, known as hypnic jerks, is a common phenomenon that can be caused ...

October 6th, 2023

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