Myoclonic epilepsy is a disorder characterized by seizures affecting the neck, shoulders, and upper arms. It can be part of a larger seizure disorder, and some types can be life-threatening. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a common genetic form that can be controlled with medication. Progressive myoclonic epilepsy is a more debilitating group of disorders that […]
Myoclonic seizures are brief contractions or relaxations of muscles that can be a symptom of neurological disorders or caused by sleep disturbances, infections, drug poisoning, or injuries. They can be treated with medications, but some types can be more severe than others. Seizures or myoclonic contractions are brief contractions, or relaxations, of a muscle or […]
