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Sleep: Sudden Episodes Of Muscle Weakness (Cataplexy)

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Sleep: Sudden Episodes Of Muscle Weakness (Cataplexy)

ID 3357

Cataplexy is when the muscles weaken suddenly during sleep. The range of levels of weakness varies widely.

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