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3 Yr Old Diagnosed With Seizure Disorder, Noticed Muscle Twitching While Asleep. Currently On Keppra. Reasons ?
Hi. My 3 year old son was diagnosed with seizure disorder after having 2 tonic/clonic (exactly a month apart). He has been on Keppra for a month now at 1.5 ml 2x a day and so far no t/c seizure. I did notice muscle twitching occuring as he is falling asleep. He gets them at night and sometimes during his afternoon naps. He never had those and I know because we have been co-sleeping since he ws a baby. Some nights / days are bad. A few nights ago, he had 3 sleep startles within 40 minute period (happened at about 3am). Could this be a side effect or seizure or a sleep disorder? I am worried he developed a new type of seizure. Thanks.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Muscle twitching are not of concern, as they could normally occur during sleep. Most likely, they are not true seizures.
It would have occurred earlier too, however, after the seizures, you have become more vigilant, and are noticing any abnormal movements including twitching. Earlier, you may not have paid so much attention.
If in doubt, it is better to discuss with your neurologist and get a prolonged EEG done.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
Muscle twitching are not of concern, as they could normally occur during sleep. Most likely, they are not true seizures.
It would have occurred earlier too, however, after the seizures, you have become more vigilant, and are noticing any abnormal movements including twitching. Earlier, you may not have paid so much attention.
If in doubt, it is better to discuss with your neurologist and get a prolonged EEG done.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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