Myoclonus? does anyone know anything about it?

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Can anyone explain Myoclonus to me in Lamans terms so i can understand it?
It's just a muscle spasm. It's not a disease in itself, usually just a symptom.  (+ info)

can you help me with my palatal myoclonus issue?

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i have neck spasms and get tickin in my ears
it will be best for u to get E N T & neurological check up done.  (+ info)

Suffer from Myoclonus,please help?

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Ive suffered from Myoclonus for quite some time now.Its basically when your about to drop off to sleep your body normally your lower half jumps/jerks.Its meant to be there caused by rapid contraction and relaxation of the muscles but they've became more and more regular. Getting them once or twice a night was perfectly normal but now its at least a few times per night - is this normal?

Check out the link below,that shoudl help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myoclonus
See a neurologist.  (+ info)

How long unitl you can tell a medication is working?

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How long should I give this medication before I know if it's working or not? I started Depakote for myoclonus and headaches about a week ago. I have samples from my Doc but it's only like a month's worth. I don't want to refill it if it doesn't work because the med is like $220! Will I be able to tell within a month if it's working?
Depakote takes a few weeks to build up in most people. I used to take it. So if the doctor gave you a sample of a month supply and it's towards the end and you aren't too sure if it's working, feel FREE to go back to your doctor office and ask the lady at the counter for one more sample because you are not sure if it's working yet for you and don't want to buy it if it's not for you.

Doctors have those free samples to give them out, and trust me, the makers of Depakote would rather you get a sample and decide to buy their medication than say it doesn't work and go for something else because you haven't had enough of a supply of samples.  (+ info)

Anyone heard of Myoclonus and the causes? Have a neurologist also checking for ALS... now myoclonus has began?

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Myoclonus is a neurological disorder where neuron transmission is disrupted causing the cells to generate a charged build up to have the electrical impulse jump the gap that blocks the neural activity.

It is usually seen caused by high voltage electrical shocks.  (+ info)

myoclonus anyone?

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Do you have myoclonus? If so, did you get a reason for it? I have many MS like symptoms but the myoclonus is always here....whenever I stay still...just looking for insight...thanx!
There are numerous reasons why one would come down with myoclonus. These include: Myoclonus may develop in response to infection, head or spinal cord injury, stroke, brain tumors, kidney or liver failure, lipid storage disease, chemical or drug poisoning, or other disorders. Prolonged oxygen deprivation to the brain, called hypoxia, may result in posthypoxic myoclonus. Myoclonus can occur by itself, but most often it is one of several symptoms associated with a wide variety of nervous system disorders. For example, myoclonic jerking may develop in patients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Myoclonic jerks commonly occur in persons with epilepsy, a disorder in which the electrical activity in the brain becomes disordered leading to seizures.

Treatment includes: Treatment of myoclonus focuses on medications that may help reduce symptoms. The drug of first choice to treat myoclonus, especially certain types of action myoclonus, is clonazepam, a type of tranquilizer. Dosages of clonazepam usually are increased gradually until the patient improves or side effects become harmful. Drowsiness and loss of coordination are common side effects. The beneficial effects of clonazepam may diminish over time if the patient develops a tolerance for the drug.

Many of the drugs used for myoclonus, such as barbiturates, phenytoin, and primidone, are also used to treat epilepsy. Barbiturates slow down the central nervous system and cause tranquilizing or antiseizure effects. Phenytoin and primidone are effective antiepileptic drugs, although phenytoin can cause liver failure or have other harmful long-term effects in patients with PME. Sodium valproate is an alternative therapy for myoclonus and can be used either alone or in combination with clonazepam. Although clonazepam and/or sodium valproate are effective in the majority of patients with myoclonus, some people have adverse reactions to these drugs.

Some studies have shown that doses of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a building block of serotonin, leads to improvement in patients with some types of action myoclonus and PME. However, other studies indicate that 5-HTP therapy is not effective in all people with myoclonus, and, in fact, may worsen the condition in some patients. These differences in the effect of 5-HTP on patients with myoclonus have not yet been explained, but they may offer important clues to underlying abnormalities in serotonin receptors.

The complex origins of myoclonus may require the use of multiple drugs for effective treatment. Although some drugs have a limited effect when used individually, they may have a greater effect when used with drugs that act on different pathways or mechanisms in the brain. By combining several of these drugs, scientists hope to achieve greater control of myoclonic symptoms. Some drugs currently being studied in different combinations include clonazepam, sodium valproate, piracetam, and primidone. Hormonal therapy also may improve responses to antimyoclonic drugs in some people. (1)

Pat O'Connor
Lymphedema People
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com  (+ info)

Action Myoclonus?

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Hi I was just wondering if anyone else as Action Myoclonus?
Please see the web pages for more details on Myoclonus.  (+ info)

Top Neurologists post anoxic cerebral myoclonus ?

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my friend has post anoxic cerebral myoclonus following a cardiac arrest, following an asthma attack. Current treatments are clonazepam and levetiracetan. she has problems walking un aided. This happened September drugs just being changed from levi to Epilim Chrono.

Are there any fantastic Neurologists out there who can help her get better. What do you recommend in terms of re hab? I am trying to find a doctor who specifies in the exact problem . Speech is gradual but walking and jerking in arms and legs a problem
see the doctor will be of help or see the guide by other survivors on http://knockoutheartdisease.com  (+ info)

Spinal Myoclonus/ Spinal Dystonia?

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Hello,

I was diagnosed little less than a year ago with Spinal myoclonus, a syndrome where the muscles around the spine twitch or convulse. I've been through EEG, EKG, MRI's, X-rays, and many other tests to see what the causes may be. But nothing can tell me what is happening. The sense of helplessness is unbearable. I've learned to control these spasms by tightening my core. This causes severe pain in my lower to mid back. Everyday of my life for the past year now has been spent in pain. I'm only 15, going on 16. I spasm about 6 times a second when I am in an episode. These episodes are extremely embarrassing, painful, and bothersome. I've taken several medications for this, most of which cause very bad side effects, and which give me minimal relief. I've also been given botox injections in my back in the hopes of relaxing the muscles. They told me that it probably didn't have to do with the spine, nerves, or brain due to the fact that all the tests come back clean. I just read an article for a medical magazine saying that myoclonus is caused by a trauma to the spinal cord. I'm very confused between what is true. Does anyone have anything similar to this? Or know of someone that does? Please, I'm tired of this. I want my life back.
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What is this sucking noise in my brain?

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I sometimes hear this noise in my head like water being sucked down a drain. The sound is accompanied by my eyes rapidly moving side to side and strange auditory hallucinations. It lasts just a second or so and then its gone. I have myoclonus and have already gone to a doctor but will go again once I write down all of my symptoms in a journal thing. I just wanted to see if anyone could inform as to what was going on.
It's Tinnitus I have it too, so annoying!  (+ info)

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