For some reason I had remembered those as 'myoclonic' -- no wonder I haven't been able to find them referenced anywhere.
I actually disagree with Sacks' supposition that they are improvised. I'm far far more likely to have one if I've had a fall or a near-fall during the day previous.
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Date: 2004-08-28 12:50 am (UTC)I actually disagree with Sacks' supposition that they are improvised. I'm far far more likely to have one if I've had a fall or a near-fall during the day previous.