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What Is The Cause Of Violent Involuntary Jerks In Arm?
I just turned 18 and I have jerking in my arm that I cant control. the movements are large fast and very visible to those around me. Sometimes its shaking and other times I have to hold my arm down. recently these have been getting worse and I've had to have other people hold my arm because the violent jerks can hurt. What might be causing this
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
Dear Friend
These kind of jerks can be "Myoclonic Epilepsy"
Sometimes also "Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy"
They usually get precipitated by lack of sleep.
MRI Brain and EEG are required to make diagnosis.
Anti-epileptic treatment is required. So, consider meeting a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Stay healthy
These kind of jerks can be "Myoclonic Epilepsy"
Sometimes also "Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy"
They usually get precipitated by lack of sleep.
MRI Brain and EEG are required to make diagnosis.
Anti-epileptic treatment is required. So, consider meeting a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Stay healthy
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