I was diagnosed with essential myoclonus a few years ago. I've never taken the Klonopin (sp) I was prescribed. I take alot of B vitamins & try very hard to reduce stress which brings on the jerking. I gave up driving 2 years ago as I was afraid my foot would jerk off the pedal or my hand would jerk off the gear shift.

My myoclonus has definite "triggers". Noise,lights,windshield wipers,dogs barking,etc. can bring it on. I have no control over it but it's not painful-it has kept me rather reclusive because I LOOK like a freak when it's severe & it scares people!

My episodes are few & far between at this time & hopefully the worse is over for me,got too many other issues to deal with!

I do get myoclonic jerks under my eyes off & on these days.