These fits usually affect the neck, face, and arms. Clonic: Clonic fits associate with repeated or rhythmic, jerking muscle movements.Atonic fits are brief, lasting about 15 seconds. Your head may nod or your entire body could fall to the ground. Atonic: During these fits, also known as drop attacks, your muscles suddenly go limp.Other people may mistakenly think you’re daydreaming. They can cause you to blink repeatedly or stare into space.
You will probably lose consciousness during these fits that can last for a few minutes. “Clonic” refers to the jerky arm and leg movements during the convulsions. Among the more common types of generalized onset, fits are tonic-clonic, absence, and atonic.
These fits start on both sides of the brain simultaneously.
