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Is there such a thing as TOO MANY hypnic jerks?

I keep reading about how hypnic jerks are normal but is it possible to have too many of them or have them too often?

I seem to have a few every night. I sometimes only jerk in one leg or in my hands. Wake myself of course. Why does this happen so much?
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Unknown, but it should be harmless unless it's disrupting your sleep or causing you worry.  In which case see a doc.
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