myoclonic head jerks

[Hkris123]

Dear sir,

From last one  week I am feeling head jerks while going to sleep (Daily) and jerks observed 2-3 times in both hands . I have been reading reading about myoclonic jerks.I got a head injury before 6 months which resulted in 700 ml blood loss.With in 3 weeks fully recovered.No headaches or any other symptoms observed.

Kindly advise

HK

[shakyDee]

I have had tremors for about 4 years Ive seen 2 neurologists the second one I really like,she put me on meds n they seem to slow down for about 2 weeks I still had them though.my head would shake up n down n my body too,and now for the last few months it has gottin alot worse,now my head moves up n down and side to side,bad.and My body is jerking i thought is was just at night but NO its all the time,but worse at night I jerked so hard I hit my husband in the back of the head,thank god he understands,he tries to hold me and feels so bad because i just cant stop shaking,Im going for a MRI the Dr, thinks Im having seizures.Im really worried and scared of that machine...and My legs hurt burn and its hard to sleep and Ive had both Knees replaced the right one they had to cut bone...plzzz help :(

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. You seem to be suffering from myoclonic jerks, sleep myoclonus which occurs during the initial phases of sleep particularly the moment of dropping off to sleep. Myoclonus may develop in response to infection, head or spinal cord injury, stroke, brain tumors, kidney or liver failure, lipid storage disease, chemical or drug poisoning. Usually sleep myoclonus is not disturbing but sometimes may point towards disturbing sleep disorders like restless legs syndrome.
The choice of drug for myoclonus is clonazepam, a tranquiliser, which is increased gradually. Drowsiness and loss of coordination are common side effects. Hope this information helps. Consult a neurologist immediately for further evaluation and treatment. Take care.