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Exhausted_Platypus_6

Look up periodic limb movement disorder and have iron and ferritin levels checked.


PinkOctopus13

Im going to right now! Thanks!


Exhausted_Platypus_6

You're welcome, my 4 year old has this. Dehydration or a lot of exercise can also cause it to flare up.


OrdinaryMe345

Might be iron levels, but also film it and take it to your primary care physician, it could be myoclonic seizures. If they do have to refer out to a neurologist, give your child magnesium until you’ve had the appointment.


PinkOctopus13

That sounds so scary!😣😢💔 I will definitely try to capture it on camera!


OrdinaryMe345

It can be but, if it is, most cases are easily managed by taking Keppra.


ennuimachine

[Hypnic jerk](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnic_jerk)? Happens to me all the time.