What is essential myoclonus?
Myoclonus refers to sudden, brief, shock-like movements. Type of myoclonus depends on the underlying cause or type of movements. When there is no known cause or when it is a familial (inherited) condition it is called Essential myoclonus.
How do members experience essential myoclonus?
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for essential myoclonus*
Who has essential myoclonus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 17 | |
| 60s | 27 | |
| 70+ | 17 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 76 |