Sleeping troubles yet again

[BumbleBeeBumble]

I got quite a few good months of sleep and suddenly I am having multiple hypnic jerks each night. Last night I had 7 and was up until 4 am with them.

I have never had so many in one night. Very strange. Not really sure what to do about them other than complain, so sorry for my complaint.

[Sweetheartonvdayl]

Hi BumbleBeeBumble😊Do you have an MS neurologist? If so you ,should most definitely, get a hold of your Dr.

Get something for sleep,

[Sweetheartonvdayl in reply to Sweetheartonvdayl]

Are you on neurontin?

[BumbleBeeBumble in reply to Sweetheartonvdayl]

I am on lyrica. Been on it for about 6 months.

[BumbleBeeBumble in reply to Sweetheartonvdayl]

I have a neurologist down at U of M. He doesn't specialize in MS but he send his MS cases to his in house MS clinic.

[Sweetheartonvdayl in reply to BumbleBeeBumble]

You REALLY need to get a neurologist that specializes in MS! 😊💓Lisa💕

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

Sorry for all you are experiencing, I will have to look it up .. I hope you can get some relief very soon. I found some information on this site.. You may already know the info, just trying to be helpful. healthline.com/health/hypna...

[goatgal in reply to CalfeeChick]

That's a very helpful link. Thank you.

[eharoot in reply to CalfeeChick]

I agree. Thanks

[positiveness]

Absolutely NO reason for apologies. We are all here to listen to your story and try helping any way we can. I hope you can start sleeping well again.

[Buddy2009]

Hope that you can get in contact with your DR. and he or she can help you.

[kwhompus]

let it out! we are here for ya. Any little thing can upset our world,weather ,stress ,who knows? I will never figure it out.

[Sweetheartonvdayl in reply to kwhompus]

When you figure it out, let me know?😂

[CynthiaS in reply to Sweetheartonvdayl]

Ditto

[hairbrain4]

There isn't just one thing that can contribute to those hypnic jerks. I used to have them all the time. Now I only have them periodically & it's usually if I have been more physically active than usual, mentally and/or physically stressed or if I drink regular tea too close to bedtime as caffeine can contribute to them. I kept a journal when I was having so much trouble & it showed my neuro my daily habits that contributed to the problem. I also have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine which also helps alleviate the spasms because I am getting a better night's sleep. Lack of sleep can also cause hypnic jerks. Also, make sure you are fully hydrated every day. At least 64 oz of water is recommended. I don't always count just water, juices, caffeine-free teas, & caffeine-free sodas can count for approximately 8 oz.

[BumbleBeeBumble in reply to hairbrain4]

So funny you mentioned tea because my husband bought some iced tea the same day these started and I drank a cup around 7pm. I probably should not have since my gastritis is flaring.

[11tails]

I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I also have them but nothing like you. This is the best place to say what you are going through since we are the only ones who can understand. I will be praying for you.