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02-12-2015, 06:57 AM | #1 | ||
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Ive been having these jerks since october.They came after a botched epidural for my lower I say botched because I had alot of pain afterwards and my PD was aweful.the shot did me no good never again.
The jerks first started coming after I sat.Then they came after i started moing around.They also can go away for awhile .Stress,more exertio,gapepentin all seems to make them worse. If you get simular sysmptoms please let me know thanks john. |
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02-12-2015, 04:10 PM | #2 | |||
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My husband (PWP) experiences myoclonic jerks. His neurologist offered Keppra for the jerking if it bothered him. These rarely bother him, so no meds prescribed
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02-14-2015, 10:57 AM | #3 | |||
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I read about myoclonic jerks....sounds like what I have had since as long as I can remember. A jerk that sends a tidal wave effect thru my body, like a shiver...but, even when I am not cold. It doesn't happen very often and at no specific time. Might have one 3 times a week or more. They have been part of me all my life I guess. People usually ask if I am cold.
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02-14-2015, 03:30 PM | #4 | |||
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I had a few myoclonic jerks after I was first diagnosed with PD.. Mine were like when you are just falling asleep and your whole body jerks you awake. Haven't had any lately though.
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02-15-2015, 07:20 PM | #5 | ||
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Hi Slashman, My name is Tim and I'm new here. I have PD and something just like you described. My doctor says it's called hypnic seizures. I described it as when I am about to get to sleep or in a relaxed state, an explosion would happen in my back (just one) that is very violent. He gave me some epileptic meds like Primidone (500 mg) and Clonazepam (3mg/day). I still get them, but less often and less violent. Hope this helps.
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02-15-2015, 11:16 PM | #6 | |||
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Thanks, Tim. I haven't had any myoclonic jerks or hypnic seizures in about 6 months (fingers crossed) and when I did it was only a couple a week for about a month. It might have been when I was changing meds and/or was very stressed out at the time.
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02-27-2015, 11:22 AM | #7 | ||
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Thanks so much for replying.havnt tried meds yet Im glad you have a doctor who recognizes itas not stress |
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