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Now and then my body will twitch when I am sleeping and I wake up. I don't get a seizure but was curious if epilepsy caused this!

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Allendale, New Jersey 07401
February 28
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

there can be a small spasm of nerves twitching on their own due to stress taking place. An example I can give you is when I use to play in sports, if I played too much the muscle would start stressing out then throw off stress involuntary because it was overworked due to my running around with the team. That just taught me to take more breaks.

I do suggest to make a visit to your general primary for having that particular area looked at where the twitching is taking place if it continues. There might be something going on with the muscles that needs attention.

February 28
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes . I don’t normally seizure during sleeping hours. But every now and then, I may have seizure in sleep . I always get alerted from my family , when I do have one

February 28
MyEpilepsyTeam

Could epilepsy be causing twitching during sleep?

Yes, epilepsy can cause body twitching during sleep. Nocturnal seizures affect up to 15 percent of people with epilepsy and can happen while falling asleep, during sleep, or while waking up.

Some types of epilepsy are more likely to cause nighttime symptoms:

* Juvenile Show Full Answer

Could epilepsy be causing twitching during sleep?

Yes, epilepsy can cause body twitching during sleep. Nocturnal seizures affect up to 15 percent of people with epilepsy and can happen while falling asleep, during sleep, or while waking up.

Some types of epilepsy are more likely to cause nighttime symptoms:

* Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy causes quick jerking movements in the neck, shoulders, and upper arms, often happening soon after waking up. These jerks are so brief they're sometimes mistaken for clumsiness
* Myoclonic seizures cause sudden muscle jerks that are brief and don't last long
* Frontal lobe epilepsy commonly happens during sleep with brief, clustered seizures that include jerky movements

The twitching you're experiencing could be related to epilepsy, especially if you have a diagnosis. However, it's worth noting that nocturnal seizures can be hard to recognize because they may not feel like typical seizures.

If you're experiencing these symptoms regularly, it's important to discuss them with your neurologist. They may recommend sleep monitoring or adjustments to your treatment plan to help manage nighttime seizure activity.

February 28
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you BabyGirl68, I think you've figured out what I experience. Much appreciated. Will discuss with Dr.

February 28
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My mouth twitches and my eyes temporarily close for a few minutes.

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