I seem to have twitches when im trying to get to sleep, how can i stop it?

I seem to have twitches when im trying to get to sleep and when i am asleep my legs goes then my arm and its constant it keeps me and my man awake what is it and how can i stop it??????????

- karen on Fri, 21 Aug 2009

Sleep Disorders

You may have nerve weakness.you should go and meet a doctor and see if you need any thyroid test.

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