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JME since2016 jerks while falling asleep
Help!Due to covid I am unable to see doctor physically. 2016 I was diagnosed with JME.I have been on levipil since 2016. I didn't have any episodes since then.i was doing perfectly fine.BUT 2019 July Last year I changed doctor and he asked me to take oleptal and reduce levipill and this year 2020 January he asked me to stop levipil and only take oleptal. next day I started feeling jerks and consulted another doctor after a week and he asked me resume to levipil 1000mg and stop oleptal. also I did my EEG and it came normal..The jerks that happened during day when I stopped levipil has gone but Since then I am having trouble mostly during when my periods are approaching. while falling asleep I feel light jerks in both arms and legs and chest. Though They are lighter than before I took medication but it disturbs my sleep. Other days while falling asleep the jerks are 2-3 And it occurs only while falling asleep.its tough during periods the jerks are more.1250mg Levipill is my curnt dosage.
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Take sodium valproate 500 bd instead of Levepil it is first line drug JME is lifelong diorder but if ur weight is higher side then levepil is better valproate also increases mood while Levepil has some neuropsychological problems
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Hi there. You have given a good description but still some more details are required for proper management of your problems. A review of your previous prescriptions will be helpful
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Please take online consultation with a neurologist
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Please don't worry
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