Essential myoclonus
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with essential myoclonus
Treatments taken by people for essential myoclonus
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Compare treatments taken by people with essential myoclonus
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Got a question about living with essential myoclonus? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has essential myoclonus on PatientsLikeMe?
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 45 say essential myoclonus is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 11 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 18 | |
| 60s | 24 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 12 | |
| 20-29 years | 8 | |
| 30-39 years | 9 | |
| 40-49 years | 9 | |
| 50-59 years | 9 | |
| 60-69 years | 1 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | |
| Female | 71 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 55 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 8 |