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Limbs on one side of the body jerk when / just after waking up
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Content updated on May 23, 2022
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Involuntary muscle jerks
Paroxysmal exercise-induced dance athetosis
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is an epilepsy syndrome characterized by myoclonic jerks (quick jerks of the arms or legs), generalized seizures, and sometimes, absence seizures. They often occur when people first awaken in the morning. The exact cause is unknown. A family history of epilepsy or gene mutations may sometimes be linked to the condition.
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan