My boyfriend violently shakes in his sleep?

Question

When my boyfriend sleeps, at least once a night 4 times a week his whole body starts to shake....it scares the heck out of me! I start yelling at him to wake up when it happens. I'm a deep sleeper and his shaking is strong enough to wake me up.

I keep telling him he should go to a doctor about it but he wont. its been like this for the past year or so (we've been together 3 years)..

hes young (21) and as far as i know healthy

what could this be from?

Answer 1

its called a seizure. my brother has them in his sleep too. i think its a tonic seizure

Answer 2

maybe just sleep walking lyk (uncontrolled behaviour) which is harmless, however it cud be worse, its always good to show the doctor. if hes resilient to going to the doctor, maybe you should video tape him in his sleep hoping he shakes again, and then take it to your doctor. Then he/she will diagnose or get an idea to what is wrong. Hope this helps

Answer 3

Its is from masturbating to much. When my boyfriend sleeps, at least once a night 4 times a week his whole body starts to shake....it scares the heck out of me! I start yelling at him to wake up when it happens. I'm a deep sleeper and his shaking is strong enough to wake me up. See were the same

Answer 4

is he heavy  it could be sleep apnea if he is snoring heavily..perhaps he is trying to catch his breathe...or having some seizure activity....any recent head injuries??...or drug use??...also if you have a video camera or cell phone with video cam on it sleep with it,,then when he does it pull it from under your pillow...and video it,.,listen to see if he is snoring violently,..keep it .on camera and show the doctor..when u see him..if you loved him and he you and you want a long life together ide get him to a doctor..or to see someone ina clinic...could be nothing..could be ..something serious liek a brain tumour putting pressure on his head when he lys down.and shifting the cerebrospinal fluid in his brain /skull.not saying it is but .its could be something serious.....most men are stubborn..but ..tell him you dont want to love and live with him for many years and just when your really enjoying your life with each othe r..like buying house.having kids...loving each other ..bammm you find out hes had something growing in his head for ten years..and...they cant do anything cause he waited to long...try and put it this way to him..better to be safe than sorry..good luck!!!...probably nothing but get it checked out!!!!