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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Symptoms Of Myoclonic Jerks

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Dr. Ajay Panwar MD

Medicine used for Myoclonic Jerks during sleep. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajay Panwar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Prasad MD

experienced myoclonic jerks off and on. I have other medical issues such as ulcerative colitis and psoriatic .... In the last 2 years my myoclonic jerks increased. I would get a full body surge... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD

[About the time I get ready to fall asleep, something like a jolt to the body wakes me up. I am suffering with some digestive problems at this time that have killed my appetite. I am seeing a gastro doc about that. Do you... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD

A person was affected by shingles two years back and treated. Is there any chance his partner can get transmitted with shingles and develop twitches(similar to myoclonic jerks). ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy MD

I have had myoclonic jerks in my right arm for two years and recently they have progressed from jerking to getting stuck....my arm gets stuck in a position...almost like a person who has cerebral palsy ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Bhavani MD

my son is 6 yrs old, he is suffering from epilepsy fits myoclonic jerks, and now he is become quiet hyperactive, and some symptoms of autism ,what shall i do, visit for any autism centres or consult... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhavani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju MD

I have been having random myoclonic jerks during the day, usually during the morning or at night, but sometimes in the middle of the day when I am completely awake. I have panic disorder, and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju ( General & Family Physician)
Jay Indravadan Patel MD

In recent months I have noticed myoclonic jerks in my upper and lower limbs. Recently the jerks ... occurrence. Are there any other symptoms that may accompany these jerks that may indicate a more... View answer

Answered by : Jay Indravadan Patel ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

Hello, my psychiatrist put me on lamotrigine and I soon started having myoclonic jerks when trying to fall asleep the jerks are sudden and powerful they pull me into a fetal position, Because I have ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Muhammad Ahmad MD

I am a 60 year old woman, I have what I believe are myoclonic jerks. My head will either drop forward or to one side very quickly then return upright. This happens up to 40 times an hour. There is no ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Ahmad ( General & Family Physician)