JME
Medical abbreviation · Neurology
| Stands for | Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy |
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| Categories | Medical |
JME stands for Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, a neurology abbreviation.
Common genetic generalized epilepsy beginning in adolescence, marked by brief muscle jerks (myoclonus) of the arms soon after waking, often with generalized tonic-clonic seizures and sometimes absence seizures. Sleep deprivation and alcohol are frequent triggers.
Example: Morning jerks causing dropped toothbrushes, then a GTC after an all-nighter: JME, EEG shows 4 to 6 Hz polyspike-wave.
Usage notes
Described in detail by Dieter Janz in 1957 and sometimes called Janz syndrome. Valproate is highly effective but is avoided in women who could become pregnant because of birth defect risks; levetiracetam and lamotrigine are alternatives. Seizures usually respond well to medication, but treatment is often lifelong because relapse after stopping is common. Some medicines, such as carbamazepine, can worsen myoclonus.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.