Persistent Muscle Twitches throughout Body
For about 2 months now, I've had persistent muscle twitches. They started in my right hand, and now they occur regularly in my legs, hands, arms, and occasionally in my face, shoulders, and torso. I went to my primary care place, and they referred me to a movement disorder neurologist. I'm scheduled for an appointment there in January 2024. I've asked them to keep me on a cancellation list in case any earlier appointments become available.
I'm worried about the muscle twitches being an early symptom of a serious condition. I have trouble sleeping at night, partly because of the twitches, and partly just from constant worry and anxiety. The muscle twitches are worse at night when I'm lying in bed, and also when I'm quietly sitting down reading or watching television. I don't notice them so much when I'm actively moving around during the day, walking, swimming, gardening, etc.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this ? What was the diagnosis ? Thanks for any help that you can provide.
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There is a link between the Covid vaccines and muscle twitches/tremors. Even the medical professionals are reporting they were injured in this way:
https://www.medscape.com/sites/public/covid-19/vaccine-insights/how-concerned-are-you-about-vaccine-related-adverse-events
Information about neurological injuries from the Covid vaccines is available at the Neuro V Long-Haulers Facebook group or React19.org. The first symptom of the peripheral neuropathy I developed after the Pfizer vaccine was spasms in my big toe.
Have you had the excess histamine treated and have your symptoms improved?
Thanks for replying. I'm 42. So yeah, I didn't inhale, was it DFS? In the past few weeks, the energy in my legs have been so bad, I just lay in bed. And it goes beyond that, into twitching fingers and sporadic limb movements...which really perplexes me.
Thank you. I'm checking them out now. I'm both disheartened yet encouraged by what some of the others have written, mirroring some of my symptoms. At least it's a possible answer, instead of one giant question mark.
Thank you so much, Chris. I have been searching for a reason for my life partner's constant twitches. When they wake him up he is in agony and we struggle to calm his body down.
I am a 100% advocate of integrative medicine. Having used medical cannabis for 10 years now, I am assured of its capabilities to reduce pain and discomfort without any negative reactions.
May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris
My pleasure Chris. Thankfully, I am doing well since I have been treated with medical cannabis. Almost no side effects, just a bit of sleepiness that I get through it after a yoga nidra practice after lunch every day :-). I hope your partner gets through those twitches!!!!
Since you are a 100% advocate of integrative medicine, I recommend very much the book "Brave New Medicine" by Dr. Cynthia Li MD. She was once a traditional medicine doctor becoming an integrative one after her own journey of suffering. There are many interviews with her about her journey on YouTube. This is one of them I like the most:
Have a beautiful day and a good start to this week! She has also a website.
Chris (Santosha)
@moconnor166 hope you are feeling better after your appointment! Have you heard anything reassuring since your neurology appointment?
Hi @moconnor166, how did you go with your appointment? Have you found anything out about your symptoms? There seem to be a lot of people with similar symptoms and would be a big help! I hope you are feeling better.
Did any of them suggest BFS? What tests have you gone thru? My guess is EMG, MRI and blood tests to start? These can rule out many things including ALS. This, plus having it for two years without it progressing should give you comfort.
Sounds like BFS but best to get checked out. The twitching normally happens at rest, can be anywhere on your body, and where it is annoying and can make your limbs tired, you do not lose strength and it is regarded as harmless.
I have BFS. It works on your mental state as much if not more than your physical condition but is not harmful. The twitching is all over your body and comes and goes or sometimes stays for a long time. Mine is mostly in my left calf but have experienced twitching in both calves, thighs, under my left eye, my right thumb / index finger, my abdomen and even my upper back. I don’t notice it when active but when resting, it tends to pop.
I have had many tests. EMG, MRI’s, CT scan, and blood tests. All came back clean which I am certainly happy with but I still wonder what is causing the twitching which may not be explainable. I did have a virus shortly before the twitching started which is one potential cause so if you experienced the same, it may be an explanation.
Hang in there and don’t google it. The info can cause unwanted anxiety which is not helpful to your mental and physical state.
Hang in there and remember, most twitching is harmless.