Myoclonus

· Myoclonus is a sudden jerk-like muscle movement.
· Myoclonus commonly occurs when a person is falling asleep, as if being startled by falling into sleep too quickly.
· Myoclonus can be generalized or isolated to a limb or specific part of the body.
· Myoclonus can be a sign  of rare degenerative brain diseases.
· Myoclonus can be a sign of epilepsy.
· Myoclonus can be treated with medications.
· Myoclonus that persists should be evaluated by your doctor.

Posted on July 7, 2009

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