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Shaking/convulsions at night?

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Imbluedabbadee · 02/11/2026 22:53

The last few months I have been waking 2/3 times during the night with a slight shake that then subsides quite quickly.
However for a few weeks now I’ll be trying to get to sleep and I suddenly start shaking and my eyes roll back and my eyelids flicker. I don’t have any control over it, I don’t lose consciousness and am aware of what is happening to me. It seems to happen in the stage where I am really sleepy and ready to actually fall asleep. It’s a horrible feeling.
I will be making a GP appointment next week as it’s ongoing but has anyone else experienced this and found out what it was?
I am the kind of person that doesn’t go to the doctor often and have maybe been twice in the last 10 years, but feel like I should with this.

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flapjackfairy · 02/11/2026 23:32

Sirry but it it does sound like seizures . They are v common in that stage of drifting off to sleep or waking up. Try to log them or even film them for the dr if you can. And yes you do need to see a specialist to get a proper diagnosis. Hopefully meds will be helpful and you will get them under control. X

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