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Last Night I Had Bad Jerks R Side. Felt Really Blecch. Took Rescue. Still Scared. What Is This???

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

Spasm then extending, every few seconds. R,LTLE, XCopri, Lamotrigine, Cannabinoids, here. Scared!!! Help!

October 25
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It sounds like you experienced myoclonic seizures affecting the right side of your body. These types of seizures involve sudden, brief jerking of the muscles. They can occur frequently and in clusters, which can be scary. Since you take multiple medications for epilepsy, including XCopri and Lamotrigine, it's a good idea to Show Full Answer

It sounds like you experienced myoclonic seizures affecting the right side of your body. These types of seizures involve sudden, brief jerking of the muscles. They can occur frequently and in clusters, which can be scary. Since you take multiple medications for epilepsy, including XCopri and Lamotrigine, it's a good idea to let your doctor know about this seizure activity. They may consider adjusting treatment to help reduce seizures.

October 25
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

2 things... i is a complex partial... and the other is myoclonic. ither way you need to tell your dr if it is 1 side of the brain (complex) or both sides of the brain (myoclonic).

October 25
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It is myoclonic jerks, but it just depends on whether there from the meds or whether seizure related as it depends on what part of brain it comes from. I had this issue for a few years and had to have lots of tests and it turned out to be med related not seizures but either way I still had to change meds.

October 25
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've had the same thing happen before with my left hand, but just slight jerking (happened at my nephews wedding reception & my food went flying off my fork). The last one I had was worse & was during one of my "off episodes". I thank God that He allowed this to happen at my epilepsy specialist consultation. He was able to see what happens during the "off episodes" & witnessed some really bad left hand shaking...couldn't even fill out the patient questionnaire b/c I'm a lefty.

November 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks so much, and I am so glad you are doing better. What did they put you on instead?

October 25

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