Question 1

experiencing myoclonic jerks 1+ yrs awake & asleep- no other symptoms of neuro disorders, just the jerks.  anxiety suggests symptom of bfs?? worry?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium can be: helpful.  Muscle spasms can be due to low magnesium or imbalance of mag, potassium, calcium.  Check w/doc or a natural health professional.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

what causes severe myoclonic jerks?

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Numerous causes: Brief list: normal jerks on falling asleep, but problem if it awakens (plms).  Associated with epilepsy (juvenile myoclonic), spinal cord inflammation (aid's), following hypoxia (lance-adams), organ failure (kidney, liver), metabolic and medication reactions.
Meds that seem to work best here include depakote, keppra, (levetiracetam) and maybe lamictal.  Other drugs used in epilepsy, may make worse.

Question 3

what are myoclonic jerks?

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Sudden jumps: Myoclonus is a brief shocklike muscle jerk lasting about a second.  It can be focal or widespread and is caused by a problem in the central nervous system.  Treatment is best directed to the cause, but meds are available to subdue the jerking.

Question 4

is it normal to have myoclonic jerks after od?

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Yes: As drug levels increase (as ssri, tramdol, flexeril) or decrease (as alcohol, xanax, (alprazolam) soma) the nervous system will respond with these clonic type of discharges. Also as the nervous system turns off (or turns back on again) myoclonic-like discharges can be seen.

Question 5

is having many myoclonic jerks every night normal?

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Yes: Myoclonic jerks are involuntary twitching episodes of muscles or groups of muscles. They are very common and almost always not an issue. A common time for them to occur is at night, and often while falling asleep. However, if other symptoms exist or this condition is changing it can be a sign of some nervous system problems, too, although rarely is myoclonus the first sign.

Question 6

is it common to have benign myoclonic jerks everyday?

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Perhaps: Not unique to experience myoclonic jerks at night just prior to falling asleep.  While asleep, such activity is entitled periodic limb movements of sleep, nocturnal myoclonus, and would be considered a sleep disorder.  Daytime myoclonus is usually not normal, and may represent brain or spinal cord irritability. So, if frequent, and debilitating, need to have this evaluated further, as can be fixed.

Question 7

need expert help here. what are benign myoclonic jerks?

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Short duration: They are short duration muscle jerks, most common;y seen and felt while going asleep.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: myoclonic jerks?

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Myoclonic jerks: Myoclonic jerks =   quick, involuntary twitching of muscle(s)  with a number of possible causes. For instance jerking occurring as one is drifting off to sleep.

Question 9

normal to have sudden onset of hard myoclonic jerks while awake but relaxed?  entire body.

Accepted Answer

May be normal: Myoclonus refers to a quick, involuntary muscle jerk. For example, hiccups are a form of myoclonus. So are the sudden jerks, or "sleep starts, " you may experience just before falling asleep. These forms of myoclonus occur in healthy people and rarely present a problem.
 If you believe this is a myoclonus and gives you a problem,  i would suggest you to see your pcp.

Question 10

are myoclonic jerks caused by anafranil (clomipramine) permanent or will they resolve once the medication is discontinued?

Accepted Answer

Myoclonus: If your symptoms are related to this medication then you should expect resolution of your symptoms over a short period of time. Check with your physician to guide you an how to wean the medication.

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