Status epilepticus with prominent motor symptoms Hyperkinetic status epilepticus true In 2015 the ILAE classified hyperkinetic status epilepticus separately from focal motor status epilepticus characterized by elemental motor features. Awareness may be intact or impaired. peter Status epilepticus characterized by continuous hyperkinetic proximal limb or axial muscles producing irregular sequential ballistic movements such as pedaling pelvic thrusting, thrashing, or rocking movements. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26336950