And I'm concerned about my post concussion syndrome.

The twitches are kind of like convulsions. They come on most notably when we are going to sleep, and throughout the night. My SO's head jolts, and shoulders do as well. We don't know the cause - my partner has this and a host of other health issues doctors have been unable to diagnose.

For this reason, I'm wary constantly at the idea of them hitting my head. It's even to the point where I resist cuddling for this reason. I haven't brought up my concern, I'm very sure my partner would be offended - they've had trouble understanding my PCS related issues in the past.

Should i really be this concerned over this? Am I being over anxious? Or reasonable in my worry?

Any insights or advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

I'm a bit confused.

So, You don't feel secure enough to tell your SO about the twitches ?

How can you get any sleep with these movements ?

You use 'they' and 'them'. Is this one SO ?

There are meds that can help. I take gabapentin before bed to resolve these movements.

Yes, it is one person. I suppose I should talk to her about it, but I imagine I will be seen as overreacting and overly anxious - this type of reaction has been typical in the past.

This is why I'm looking for advice.

I'd approach it as a 'I can't get good sleep' issue rather than an 'I'm afraid I'll get bumped' issue.

Are these violent jerks or just twitches ?

If they do not prevent you from sleeping, I would not worry about them.

They don't necessarily prevent me from sleeping, I'm more worried about them in the context of bumping my head.

I would describe them closer to violent jerks than just twitches.

I'd be more concerned for her health than getting bumped. Twitching is quite common. Violent jerks suggest a neurological dysfunction. It may be worth checking with a movement disorder specialist.

If her head becomes ballistic (continues to move after the start of the twitch) and moves more than an inch from its resting position, it probably should be checked.

I used to have twitches where my arm or leg would fly across my body and smack my wife when I was just trying to move to roll over. It was a motor neuron issue.

Head movement is rare and usually is not the primary movement. The body may jerk causing the head to move. This is not uncommon at the transition from awake to sleep.

I bet this is more of an anxiety issue than a risk. If you are going to cuddle, just don't put your head where her head and impact it. Her head on your shoulder would only bump your chin/jaw.

Plus, from an impact force perspective, there may be enough impact to be uncomfortable but it is highly unlikely the impact for would get anywhere near a concussive force.

I'm new here and looking throught old posts. Is your partner still having these problems? It sounds similar to non-epileptic seizures or pseudo seizures. Can only be diagnosed with a video EEG because they don't cause funky brain waves. But it's a real condiditon that I'm very familiar with (I have ti).

CCMommy,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. This thread has been dormant for 2 years. clandestine has not been around much in almost as long.

Do you have any PCS issues we can help you with ?

Hi Mark,

I have a lot of issues which is why I've been reading the old posts when I can tolerate it. Will make a separate post introducing myslef soon. I've had a rough week...