14. Muscle Pains
People who are dealing with the onset of sleep paralysis may also notice that they wake up in the morning with muscle pains. Muscle pains typically occur because of a lack of oxygen flowing to the muscular system during sleep. Once again, this may also have something to do with the patient experiencing sleep apnea.
When the muscular system does not experience a steady flow of oxygen to the muscles, it results in muscular cramps and tremors. While there is still no conclusive medical evidence suggesting a link between sleep apnea and sleep paralysis; many medical experts believe the two have some correlation.
If you find yourself waking up in the state of sleep paralysis and noticed that you have sore and stiff muscles for the rest of the day, consider investing in a c-pap machine. The machine forces oxygen down your airways while you were sleeping, providing the lungs with the steady flow of fresh air throughout the night. As a result, the muscular system receives the oxygen it needs to maintain healthy levels of function.