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My sister started venlafaxine 37.5 Mg for her vestibular migraine and got myoclonic jerks . She stopped the medicine just after one pill but she still Can’t sleep the whole night with the jerks , We did an EEG and it's normal , She is getting a wierd feeling in the brain like a zap , then her body parts jerk , then her heart races and She goes to u

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Im having myoclonic jerks,My eeg is normal. can these myoclonic jerks turn to seizures if left untreated ? . My symptoms are body jerks , muscle pain , raced heartbeat on having it , involuntary spasms and jerks . Unable to see laptop phone and talk on phone too as my body started jerking and trembling from Inside, then I get muscle pain , also ge

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Which all medications where started initially and since how long are you having these symptoms? needsore detailed history contact online ...  Read More

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My son who is 4yrs old now,has been diagnosed with this myoclonic jerks since he was 8 months old.. he was prescribed epilex . And after he was 2.8yrs whenever he plays for more than 10 minutes or goes without food for long time he gets lethargic ,shaky ,cries a lot at that time and goes drowsy. And this condition happened a lot.. The jerks stopped

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Hi I’m looking for a doctor who can cure myoclonic jerks / seizures naturally? My EEG is normal but I’m still getting them and Allopathy medicines are making me worse so I need an alternative treatment plan ? Open to homeopathic or Ayurvedic doctors who can cure them. Location - mumbai . Thanks in advance.

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Homoeopathic treatment will surely help you getting cured from these issues Very effective medicines are there without any side effects Tell me ur complete history Consult through practo Will prescr ...  Read More

How is this medicine for myoclonic jerks and head tingling due to anxiety ? Nexito Forte by sun pharma ( clonazepam (0.5 mg) and escitalopram (10 mg) ). OR lonazep 0.5mg ( clonazepam 0.5mg) . Which one is better .? Any addiction or withdrawal symptoms ? Pls advise . Note : Am also taking high BP medicine recently 1 tablet a day. Corb

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Both are anti anxiety / anti depression drugs & the combination drug more effective than single drug Not strongly habit forming but long term use can cause withdrawal ...  Read More

I have a Myoclonic seizures and on the same side i have a weakness too so is because of the Myoclonic seizures or there is any other reason for the weakness?

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The details provided are too few to provide any provisional diagnosis. Details such as - how long have you had the seizure for, when did the weakness begin, what medication are you on. Etc. Further - ...  Read More

I went to dr for my insomnia and anxiety jerks which was effecting my sleep now I'm getting psychiatric treatment

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I was diagnosed with Non specific Myoclonus . Is it something I should worry about. I'm very scared of it.

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Hi dear patient,as I can understand your symptoms & query we need to talk more on this , so that I can help you and assist you to get rid of this problem, consult me asap ...  Read More

I was getting myoclonus jerk and muscle twitching,restless leg from amitryline10mg so quit the medicine, but still the jerk are not going and there is restless leg in right side and some shakiness in hand when i hold something heavy/tremors in hand. I have taken amitryline 10mg for 1month and then I quit it My right eye also feels heavy.

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I have been having this jerks like strange feeling only at night sleeping I wake up but jerks goes in seconds this happens only when I m in deep sleep don't know the cause and I'm getting scared of that jerks

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can u connect or whatsapp on 959798368zero..will guide u on what has to be done ..don't worry, u will get better ...  Read More

I am jerking off for a long time since last few month, recently i did it 2-3 per day Now I don't feel good erection while masterbating and even while doing intercourse What should i do what can be the concern

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Hi . Consult online for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

Sometimes when I get jerk like feeling in the chest for few minutes. Most of the time it happens when I try to sleep. I don't know the cause it. I want to know if it's serious.

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I get awaken due to slight jerks during sleep. Is my anxiety which I am going through is the reason for such jerks leading to disturbed sleep or there is some another cause of such jerks?

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Some other causes It may due due sleep apnea Kindly consult immediately ...  Read More

Since last 2 years, I'm having palpitations and transient jerks for 2 to 3 seconds in my chest which occurs every now & then but theres no fixed time when this jerk happens. Feel very awkward when this jerk occurs. I feel as if my heart has stopped for those seconds. I exercise regularly. But I dont feel any pain in my chest. My ECG, 2D ECHO, H

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Your basic cardiac evaluation is normal So no need to worry Its not life threatening Van be because if anxiety ...  Read More

Can Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy be cured. I am taking levetiracetam 1500 mg per day. Will yoga help me to get rid of this neurological condition.

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What is the duration of illness When was the last time you had a seizure ...  Read More

I have two cyst measuring 3 cm each in my right ovary. Should I avoid cycling or jerking which may cause rupture? ?

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Dear sir, when I have etting any food ,same time i am feeling jerk problem . My age about 50years .No any clinical testing.

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[ ] Hi as your symptoms are suggestive of gastritis. Follow some life style changes : stop tea coffee. Avoid spicy food. Don't eat cabbage / capsicum/ don't drink / eat citrus fruits. If symptoms pers ...  Read More

I am on this medication from 5 years yet the problem of seizures does not seem to seize. Whenever I feel stressed, exhausted or imagine blocks moving, I usually experience a fit (that may be minor without even causing unconsciousness just the movement of head towards left, sometimes it's a major one). Though the intensity of jerks have reduced and

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It is clear that u have epilepsy......which is managed with multiple medication.......u need to keep ur stress level down.......and if frequency of the seizure is less and not disturbing ur routine li ...  Read More

Hello, I am 27 years old male and i have been diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy 5 years ago after which my doctor started my medication which is vat cr 500 tablets 2 no.s per day. After taking those tablets for almost a year and a half i stopped them. I was fine untill last couple of months but suddenly one day i had the seizure again

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I don't think Beer has any interaction with disease. You yourself can observe whether attack happens after consuming Beer. However, you must be careful to stay in safe environment after consuming Beer ...  Read More

Hello. I have been diagnosed with juvinile myoclonic epilepsy since last 15 years. Previously i took sodium valproate 1000 mg, but the medication was changed to levetiracetam 500 mg in 2013. I have felt changes in my behavior, life style and psychology ever since i took levetiracetam. Positive side was that there were no attacks. But now its costin

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Sodium valproate is mood stabilizer. Since it is withdrawn you are getting these symptoms. We have to reintroduce and taper down slowly. Consult neurophysician. Valproate causes weight gain,acne,pcos. ...  Read More

This is regarding my suffering since last 4 months from palpitations and transient jerks for about 1 to 2 seconds in my chest which occurs every now & then but theres no fixed time when this jerk happens. Feel very awkward when this jerk occurs. I feel as if my heart has stopped for those seconds. I exercise regularly. But I dont feel any pain in m

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Hello,1. Occasional jerks ,palpitation may not be symptoms of cardiac arrest if all reports are normal. 2.anxity ,thyroid problem , alcohol ,fear, lack of sleep can cause transient palpitation. 3. Usa ...  Read More

This is regarding my suffering since last 4 months from palpitations and transient jerks for about 1 to 2 seconds in my chest which occurs every now & then but theres no fixed time when this jerk happens. Feel very awkward when this jerk occurs. I feel as if my heart has stopped for those seconds. I exercise regularly. But I dont feel any pain in m

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Sir let me assure u that the heart is structurally normal as echo is normal. As u exercise regularly without symptoms the chances of significant blockages r very low. Please see neurologist to rule ou ...  Read More

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