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A member asked:

I have 15-25 sleep myoclonus a night.i heard that jerk before falling asleep is not seizure. my eeg is abnormal. doctor told me i have partial seizure?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Talk to neurologist : Myoclonus can be upsetting and raise worries. Your doctor may reassure you or possibly do a video EEG to see if there is seizure activity corresponding to your myoclonus. Good luck!

Answered 1/16/2017

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