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Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is the most common age related idiopathic generalized epilepsy corresponding to 5-11% of all epilepsies [1]. The myoclonic jerks of the arms, which occur especially after awakening, are the hallmark of this syndrome. Generalized tonic–clonic seizures (GTCS) occur in most patients, and one third of individuals also have absences. Patients frequently come to medical attention only after a generalized convulsion, and the history of earlier myoclonic jerks is often obtained retrospectively.