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My sons arms jerk only when sitting in his car seat ! he does not do it if he is holding something in his hand !

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Jerk: this is myoclonic jerks which can be normal.

Answered 12/13/2014

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