myoclonic jerks

[goldwelll]

Hi, I am having hell with myoclonc jerks. They happen at moments during the day when I am at rest, but are at there worst at night when I am trying to sleep. My body will jolt at the moment I nod off. I have suffered for several years but no doctor can help me. Does anybody else have a similar problem? PS I am new to the site and would like to say a big hello

 

[Nakamova]

Hi goldwell, welcome to CWE!

Quite a few folks here are plagued by myoclonic jerks, and hopefully they'll chime in soon. In the meantime, below are links to threads that may be helpful:

http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/myoclonic-jerks-23096/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com...ks-returning-meds-losing-effectiveness-22742/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/any-way-i-could-reduce-myoclonic-jerks-21626/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f20/myoclonic-jerks-15275/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/treatment-myoclonic-jerks-15266/

 

[C0urt]

hand raise,

but nothing useful to add

 

[Janus]

It seems to happen to me when i am trying to hold something that is full and trying not to spill it. And so; there goes my full to the brim coffee, etc

 

[C0urt]

It seems to happen to me when i am trying to hold something that is full and trying not to spill it. And so; there goes my full to the brim coffee, etc

or I am trying to pee and I really have to pee and dont want to make a mess.

 

[Janus]

YES COurt!

 

[C0urt]

nice to know i am not alone

 

[AndrewIrish]

When I have to pee... I usually just go ahead and pee.

Why are you holding it?

 

[C0urt]

sleep, i like a dry bed