Myoclonus ?

Posted By Bill on August 07, 1998 at 01:29:18:








I Have had tests for "Narcolepsy" and they came be be positive for
the disorder.  I've had the general fatigue, and sleep attacks for
years (roughly since I was 18, Im 25 now). And I get treatment for
the disorder.
Recently, I'd say within the past year or so, it seems not a night
passes by me that before I fall asleep my leg, or legs "twitch",
either a few times. Or once. Sometimes both once or twice. Then
nothing. It never happens while Im asleep. Since I've been retested
in the local sleep lab and have had a video taping myself while I
slept.  And When I asked the Doctor if he noticed this while I slept
he said no.
I feel no sudden sensations, or other types of "alerts" or "signs"
that my leg, or legs will "twitch".  Its just all of the sudden.
Its like a rapid jerk of one or both of my legs. For a second. Or
upto a minute or so.  Not in anyway a feeling of a muscle contraction.
More like I just got a "Electric Shock" for a second.
A friend mentioned to me, who also like myself has narcolepsy, that
is sounded like something called "myoclonus".  
What is this? And could this be possible? And do I visit a regular
neurologist to address these concerns? Or is there a specialist other
then a neurologist I would need to see?
Thankyou in advance,
bill