Hello: Myoclonic seizures can be part of an epileptic syndrome as Lennox-Gastaut, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. In your case, I think it might be the last one. Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy usually starts at late childhood or early adolescence. It can have focal seizures, myoclonic seizures and generalized seizures. The myoclonic seizures affect the head, shoulders and upper arms. Some patients have them after waking up. Also they are affected by flashing lights, causing them seizures. Patients can get better with pharmacological treatment as valproic acid (not recommended in girls), levetiracetam, clonazepam or clobazam. This syndrome has a genetic basis, so the treatment is for lifetime. To confirm the diagnosis you need to get done an electroencephalogram and CT or MRI. The electroencephalogram will show a pattern related to myoclonic juvenile epilepsy. The CT and MRI will help to rule out another condition or cause of epilepsy. By now try to avoid fasting, sleep deprivation, flashing lights, alcohol and some medications as carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine, because they can make your myoclonic seizures get worse. I suggest consulting with a neurologist for a complete assessment, starting medication or treatment adjustment. I hope this helps. If you have any doubt before your appointment, please let me know.