Clonus is a series of involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions & relaxation. For me, it usually happens when I'm sitting but recently has done it when standing or trying to take a step. My calves are so tight so I'm usually on my tiptoes. So when I put pressure on my tiptoes my legs start to do funny, fast, jumping or bouncing motion. The only way I can get it to stop is to push down on my knees until I can get my feet flat or I pick my leg up. If I get the legs to relax that usually helps. When it first started it wasn't too bad & I could get it to stop pretty quickly. Now, it happens frequently & it's pretty vigorous. I don't have any pain with it but it's so annoying. My kids think it looks pretty funny & as soon as they see it start they run over, put all their weight on them & hold it until it stops. That's probably not a very good explanation but hopefully makes a little sense. Of course, everything with MS doesn't make a lot of sense!

I have over past 6 years. Left ankle. I take baclofen but it never really goes away

It's my worst Symptom. I also do PT and their ankle stretching exercises

I have it but didn't know there was a name for it! My right ankle shakes back and forth so fast like a leaf in the wind. It usually happens to me in the am before my meds kick in.

@A MyMSTeam Member I am afraid to ask..what is Clonus? I am sure I don't want it. lol

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I walk when my Gabapentin and baclophen don’t work 🤗