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Found the answer to my previous question

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About the bolts Barry is having.

Hope this helps if you are experiencing the same.

It's called MYOCLONUS it is a symptom found in many Neurological diseases.

It all makes sense now.

SHIT !!!! Another thing to deal with.

Althea 😑

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Zeberdee

My hubby suffers from Dystonia which seems to be similar to what your Barry is suffering. Yes it's another pain in the backside. JX

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Thank you for your reply πŸ’›πŸ™

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Christine47

My husband experienced this a couple of years into the disease and only at night. Has not had them in a long while (so long I can't remember the last one!) So...maybe a little hope it is just a phase to pass through.

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Thanks for your reply Christine πŸ’›πŸ™

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Cuttercat

Yes, Charles has this. Twitches all night. I asked him if it hurt and he said a little. He said it's the "Palsy" in PSP. Still sad to witness.

Cuttercat

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Thank you for reply πŸ’›πŸ™

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abirke

Oh does he do it just upon falling asleep or are they intermittent throughout the day?

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Althea-c in reply to abirke

Throughout the day πŸ’›πŸ™

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Baytalon

My husband has to sleep on his left arm to keep it under control, otherwise it thrashes about and he's afraid he'll hit me.

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Althea-c in reply to Baytalon

Very considerate of him.πŸ’›πŸ™

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falcon946

Have you ever tried gabapentin? Seems to help these jerks sometimes, as well as some nystamus and nerve pain and thus sleeping. Obviously not medical advice but just an idea to discuss with your doctor. Best wishes.

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Althea-c in reply to falcon946

Will try. Thanks for your advice πŸ’›πŸ™

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