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Head jerks when sleeping

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Crys7
Crys7

My head will jerk me awake in my sleep, what could this be

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  • russ78696
    russ78696 Crys7

    Posted

    It could be sleep Apnoea, which does cause you to jerk awake.

    Do you snore like a monster truck, which is another sign of sleep apnoea?

  • Crys7
    Crys7

    Posted

    I have a cpap I wear and it still does it
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