Epilepsy Familial Adult Myoclonic 5 C3809374
An autosomal dominant epilepsy causing sudden muscle jerks in adulthood. Treatment involves anti-seizure medications and supportive care for symptom management.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G43.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Myoclonic jerks triggered by action
(neurologic)Morning myoclonus
(neurologic)Postural instability
(neurologic)Dysarthria
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Antiseizure medication therapy
First-line pharmacological treatment using antiseizure medications tailored to myoclonic seizures. Treatment is initiated at low doses and gradually titrated to achieve seizure control while minimizing side effects.
Exercise prescription and weight management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Sleep hygiene and stress management
Structured program addressing sleep quality and stress reduction, as sleep deprivation and emotional stress are known triggers for myoclonic seizures. Includes relaxation techniques, consistent sleep schedules, and stress-reduction strategies.
Additional treatment options
Ketogenic diet therapy
High-fat, low-carbohydrate dietary approach that may help reduce seizure frequency. The metabolic shift toward ketone production can have anticonvulsant effects in some patients with genetic epilepsies.
dietaryVagus nerve stimulation
Neurostimulation device implanted under the skin that delivers electrical pulses to the vagus nerve, reducing seizure frequency and severity through modulating neural circuits involved in seizure generation.
procedureRegular neurological follow-up
Ongoing monitoring of seizure frequency, medication side effects, and disease progression through regular appointments with neurology specialists. Includes periodic EEG and cognitive assessments.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Scheffer IE, Berkovic SF, Capovilla G, et al. ILAE classification of the epilepsies: Position paper of the ILAE Commission for Classification and Terminology. Epilepsia. 2017.
de Falco FA, Striano P, de Falco A, et al. Benign adult familial myoclonic epilepsy: A new syndrome. Neurology. 2018.
Corbett MA, Bahlo M, Gardner PP, et al. A frameshift mutation in familial adult myoclonic epilepsy linked to chromosome 2. Ann Neurol. 2020.
Crompton DE, Scheffer IE, Taylor I, et al. Familial adult myoclonic epilepsy: Clinical and genetic heterogeneity. Brain. 2022.
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