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Hi didi09. I was wondering if you have ever had one muscle twitch constantly? Like you for the last three years I have had waxing and waning symptoms ( although never completely gone) and I know it is likely that this new symptom of a constant twitch in my left forearm is not consistent with a progressive neurological disease, but my anxiety is very high. I am trying to focus on stress reduction, sleep and exercise. Do you have any other strategies that have helped you?
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I found someone that has a similar story. My BFS has been going on and off for 17 years. I am in a flare up that has now lasted 10 months. Only thing that they discovered recently was Neuropathy in my feet. Every time I get a flare up of BFS my feet hurt (achy/burning) when I stand or walk. The twitching is everywhere and I wake up stiff as can be. I too worry about it and if it does not go away. Taken Gabapentin, but have not seen much success with it.
Thank you! This really helps to know that I'm not alone. You're right that the stress makes it worse, but the fact that it happens makes me stressed, so it's a bad cycle. I'll definitely take your advice, I'm trying to change my lifestyle to eat healthier, go jogging, and stop drinking entirely(I'm a social drinker but never too much). I keep wishing there was some obvious clue that could lead to a clear diagnosis and possible cure for whatever it is, but I guess I have to accept that it will remain a mystery.