Sleep Starts describes a type of involuntary muscle jerking that takes place just before drifting off to sleep. While felt by most people at some point in their lives, these sudden muscle twitches or jolts don't generally interfere with someone's sleep unless they occur on a regular, nightly basis. When they start to take place seconds apart, they will seriously affect a patient's ability to fall, or remain asleep. Some individuals experience shorter bouts that only last a few weeks, however other people are less fortunate and may suffer sleep starts for several months, or on an ongoing basis... Full Text