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Episode Of Sudden Break In Sleep With Difficulty In Moving Hands, Feet And Head, Arrhythmia, Eased On Moving The Head.
last night while i was sleeping i would feel odd all of the sudden and for some reason i could still here the sound of my fan, all of a sudden the fan would start sounding a little different and then i would tense up and not be able to move. i couldnt move my hands or feet but i could move my head, but i had to really strain to do so. As soon as i was able to move my head the episode would stop. im preety sure i was awake when this happend and one time i had my hand over my chest and when the attack happend my heart would have arythmeas
Mon, 29 Oct 2012
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Your symptoms could be indicative of a sleep disorder, probably a sleep paralysis. However, you need a detailed psychological assessment to make a definitive diagnosis. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Your symptoms could be indicative of a sleep disorder, probably a sleep paralysis. However, you need a detailed psychological assessment to make a definitive diagnosis. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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