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[|Human|] hello doc, my ques is one of my friend is having a problem of jerk only head which is for a fraction of second. when we consulted a neuro he advised to under go EEG test for her. After the test they said she has JME and asked her to take  300 2 tab a day. please explain what is JME and how to avoid tablets. she is unmarried and har age is 25
[|AI|]  Hi Dear thanks for the question, you are such a wonderful person, your concern for your friend is really appreciable, I will try to help you understand a bit about JMS, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Symptoms, is a form of epilepsy that starts in childhood or adolescence. Cause is unknown, but expel people who are on long term anticonvulsant can develop this type of seizures, people with JMS disorder experience muscle twitching or jerking. Myoclonic seizures usually involve the neck, shoulders, and upper arms. The symptoms may appear latter in life too.treatment option. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is characterized by excellent response to treatment, Lifestyle modification in needed ; it should include recommendations on avoidance of common triggers such as sleep deprivation and alcohol excess and emphasis on the importance of compliance with medication. The Chat Doctor.  Valproate should be avoided in women of childbearing age because of significantly increased risks of fetal malformations and neurodevelopmental delay. So this information you can share with your friend. After marriage or before conceiving please tell your friend to tell her future concerning physician about all the. Medication she has been taking. Valproate can be tapper off, and can be stopped eventually if symptoms are gone. Take care.