@connorsepilepsyjourney: *TRIGGER WARNING - Footage of a Myoclonic Seizure* A myoclonic seizure is a type of seizure that causes sudden, brief muscle jerks. They’re often described as feeling like a shock or jolt to the body. These jerks are involuntary, happen very quickly, and usually last less than a second. What does a myoclonic seizure look like? • Sudden jerking of the arms, legs, shoulders, or whole body • Can be one single jerk or a cluster of jerks • Often happens shortly after waking up • The person is usually fully aware and conscious • Objects may be dropped because of the sudden movement Myoclonic seizures happen due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They’re commonly seen in certain epilepsy syndromes, including: • Doose syndrome (Myoclonic-Atonic Epilepsy) #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #doosesyndromeawarenes #myoclonicseizure

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