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Bouctouche New Brunswick

He jerks just sitting while watching television and even when we are driving in the car is this part of the illness. Does anyone else's love one do this?

August 17, 2020
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A myALZteam Member

Definitely check with your neurologist as it might be the first sign of parkinsons, if medications are ruled out for the jerky motions. Usually they are seen in the movements of the hands arms and legs. The person usually doesn't know that it is happening.. I wouldn't worry about short spells, unless they happen on a daily basis. Rosemary went through that stage and about 4 months later the twitches went away.

August 17, 2020
A myALZteam Member

Yes. Jackie is often jerky just after waking up. I believe that these kind of involuntary movements are not unusual as the illness progresses. Have seen it in friends also. S

August 17, 2020
A myALZteam Member

Yes occasionally, might be result of meds?

August 17, 2020
A myALZteam Member

It certainly could be. There are so many symptoms that some never have and others do. It it happens often I’d check with his neurologist.

August 17, 2020
A myALZteam Member

Have not seen this one. Maybe ask Dr.

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