by Symbeline on March 14th, 2008

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Often while on the verge of sleep, I get these very uncomfortable jolts in my head, or brain, which completely wake me up. Like some kind of spaz, hard to describe. What could that be?

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by Phaedra on November 6th, 2009
Have you been checked for any seizure-like activity by a neurologist? I hope you are feeling well! :)
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- I haven't. Maybe I should?
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  by Symbeline on November 6th, 2009
- Yes, it's worth the investigation anyway. I am not a doctor, just someone making an observation. Seizures can be quite subtle and barely perceptible to an observer. :)
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  by Phaedra on November 6th, 2009
- Thanks. I'll consider this-I do play a lot of video games though lol. XD
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by Anonymous on November 6th, 2009
Because of the date on this question, I am assuming you're fine now?
If not, it could definitely be seizure activity. Get an EEG done.
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- I get drunk too much now for it to occur, but I also got a nearly 15 year long activity of nocturnal paralysis, if that has anything to do with it. It really isn't gone though, what are EEG's?
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  by Symbeline on November 6th, 2009
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroencephalography
  I got one done about a month ago and it recorded sharp waves on the right side of my brain which indicated seizure activity. Better safe than sorry.
  I was gunna say, they are kind of expensive, but since you live in Canada, I am assuming you won't have to pay a dime like I did. My bill was $500 with insurance!
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  by Anonymous on November 6th, 2009
- If I were on Welfare it would be free, not currently. But it's a road to head into, thanks. It's just weird, and creepy. :/
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  by Symbeline on November 6th, 2009
- It's actually not what it looks like in the picture. The patches are bigger and they don't put THAT many on your head. The test is only about 20 minutes.
  I would definitely consider it especially if it gets worse.
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  by Anonymous on November 6th, 2009
- Yeah, I heard that they put on like, six to eight patches about?
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  by Symbeline on November 6th, 2009
- Probably about 10-12. And they put this sticky gunk on your scalp. Definitely have to wash your hair after.
  But it doesn't hurt at all. They'll tell you to take deep breaths for about 3 minutes and then for 2 minutes they will flash a bright light in your eyes as you keep them closed. This is checking for epilepsy.
  I'm sure if they find any kind of activity they can recommend you some medication to help you sleep. Not like a sleeping pill, but something so your head won't spaz out anymore.
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by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 6th, 2009
Many things. One thing that is easy to check, are you around some kind of fan in your car or home or somewhere that is hitting a draft on that area? This is just one quick easy thought. It could be lots of things. But a draft will cause this.
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- LOL, a draft going between your ear perhaps hari
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  by President Norris 2016 on November 6th, 2009
- Hmm...what about one of them old house heating devices that just blows hot air? Might that do it? This place is old, and most heating devices have been replaced, ecxept the one in the kitchen. :/
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  by Symbeline on November 6th, 2009
- Okay, not that one. I have a teacher that has gone for checkups for just what you are describing. It can be really painful. I hope you get it checked. Caretaker, I am so proud of you for at least trying to make a funny, keep trying, you'll get there.
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  by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 6th, 2009
- im not done yet
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  by President Norris 2016 on November 6th, 2009
- I'm biting my nails (ho hum)
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by CDaws on March 14th, 2008
Some medications, specifically anti-depressants and most commonly Celexa, have 'twitching' as a side-affect...and it can get pretty bad so you may want to try another.

If you aren't on anti-depressants, and it feels almost like 'static' in your brain--then you have the same problem I do and have yet to figure out.
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- I don't take any medication at all. Sometimes it almost sounds like there's a voice moaning in my head, or an electrical surge sound or something. It's really weird.
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by N I C K on November 6th, 2009
That's called a "hypnic jerk" and they're completely normal. I enjoy the sensation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnic_jerk
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- You do? But doesn't it piss you off when it wakes you up? And thanks for the article. :)
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  by Symbeline on November 6th, 2009
- They can be scary sometimes, but I like the feeling of weirdness. It's annoying being woken up but I noticed they happen a lot when I didn't intend to fall asleep in the first place.
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  by N I C K on November 6th, 2009
- Hmm...to me it just seems random. I got problems sleeping though, So this may explain the difference. It IS pretty cool actually...but not when you gotta get up in three hours lol. XD
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by mtndewman44 on November 6th, 2009
anxiety is the culprit for me,I haven't been able to sleep well for the last few months,anxiety does this in my system,makes my mind spike in activity,like the jolt you describe,might just be that..IDK
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- Thanks.
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by L. Taylor on November 6th, 2009
Recommendation, go see your family doctor.
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- I don't have one. XD
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by m4dman on March 14th, 2008
no idea but i " twitch " as i go to sleep wakes me up and sometimes my wife! maybe from cognitive damage from drug use for me at least! I punch in my sleep and drop elbows. DAMN I AM SORRY WIFEY !!!!
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- lol it's ok babe i am learning to do it back!! ;)
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