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What Causes Instant Freezing, Shaking, Teeth Chattering At Night?

I am 24 weeks pregnant and have had a few episodes at night where i wake up suddenly instantly freezing!! Shaking severely. Teeth chattering, cant even move! I am normally hot. The episodes last about 5 minutes or so. Afterwards i am physically exhausted, breathing heavy like i just ran a marathon! What is this???
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Pregnancy is associated with a lot of hormonal changes that maybe responsible for a lot of strange phenomenons Mostly just resolve with time. I assume you are fully conscious when such episodes occour. If not, we may need to rule out a seizure disorder. At present I would advice you get your thyroid done to rule out hypothyroidism. Also get your haemoglobin done. If normal and if its just an isolated phenomenon you need not worry. If it persists you may need to consult your gynaecologist.
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What Causes Instant Freezing, Shaking, Teeth Chattering At Night?

Dear HCM user Pregnancy is associated with a lot of hormonal changes that maybe responsible for a lot of strange phenomenons Mostly just resolve with time. I assume you are fully conscious when such episodes occour. If not, we may need to rule out a seizure disorder. At present I would advice you get your thyroid done to rule out hypothyroidism. Also get your haemoglobin done. If normal and if its just an isolated phenomenon you need not worry. If it persists you may need to consult your gynaecologist.