Not sure what to class it as-myoclonic?

[tigeress77]

My Sz are changing at the moment. Have started getting nocturnal complex partials.

However, also i get what i can only describe as the effect of a defibrillator on you. You've probably seen it where the whole body jerks.

What happens is that it goes from toe to head all in one as if your body has had a shock/jolt. ONLY ONCE through the whole body. like a wave.

Would you class it as a myoclonic - i havent a clue.

Any ideas?

Michelle

[tigeress77]

Many thanks for your reply.  

As well as the whole body one.  where it jerks me down the bed.  i get muscle jerks of say arms or legs and they can come in a group or cluster up to 6.

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hi there!
Mycoclonic seizures cause sudden brief shock like jerks of a muscle or a group of muscles. You seizure may be of the myoclonic type. They may even cause an object in hand to drop or a person to fall if he is standing. A significant change in the usual seizure pattern like in terms of seizure type, seizure length, or associated symptoms needs immediate medical attention. A changing pattern of seizures may indicate ineffective control of seizures or ineffectivity of the anticonvulsants. It is best to consult your neurologist about it and get the appropriate treatment. Hope it helps.
Best wishes!