I wake up several times during the night because my entire body is doing a soontaneous whole body stretch. My BP has been a little high and I have a slight heart murmur. What is causing this stretching in the middle of the night, it wakes me up? It happens several times!
I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, fasting glucose).
A polysomnography would be necessary to exclude a possible sleep disorder.
An EEG could also be helpful detect possible seizures.
Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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Why Is My Body Stretching During Sleep?
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms may be related to an electrolyte imbalance or a sleep disorder. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, fasting glucose). A polysomnography would be necessary to exclude a possible sleep disorder. An EEG could also be helpful detect possible seizures. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida