What is myoclonic dystonia?
Myoclonic dystonia is a hereditary type of dystonia. It is characterized as shock-like, or spastic contractions or cramping of a portion of a muscle, an entire muscle, or a group of muscles.
How do members experience myoclonic dystonia?
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
*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 myoclonic dystonia*
Who has myoclonic dystonia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 18 |