ALS??

[SB2017]

So back in July and August I was having lightheadedness and tingling in my foot and leg. I went to the Neuro and he did an MRI and sent me for an EMG (where they test the nerves and muscles). Both tests came back normal. This was on August 7th.

Now for the last few days I’ve been having twitching on the outer part of my left hand, near the wrist. So much so that the skin actually goes in. My fingers and hand is also very shaky. I’ve gotten a few twitches on my foot too but my arm and hand is really freaking me out. Can ALS develop that fast after a normal EMG? I’m freaking out it could be that because of my hand spasms and the twitching. Please help

 

[TenLettersRap]

my hands,feet, face, tongue, eyes, abs, chest, shoulders, have been twitching for 2 years now. you could be having nutrient deficiency or just anxiety... a few common deficiencies that cause twitching.. potassium, magnesium, b1, b12, CoQ10, iodine... a few bad habbits that cause deficiency.. caffeine, alcohol, sugar consumption, smoking...

 

[suzzeeb]

I have had twitching in arms, legs, back, stomach, chest, and weird sensations in my lower legs and feet for months now. My doctor said they were benign fasciculations and nothing to worry about. They are very common symptoms - I'm sure especially in people with anxiety.

 

[bin_tenn]

Twitching is one of those (many) things that is often misunderstood by those of us with health anxiety. We learn that twitching is associated with ALS, and for whatever reason our anxious mind latches onto that, as if it's the only (or even a likely) cause of twitching, but it's actually very rare. As others have pointed out, twitching is very common, whether you have anxiety or not. Happens to me all the time, too!

 

[sTeaLth]

I twitched for over a year. Even after I no longer feared ALS, it continued for a LOOOOONG time. Finally, it dissipated and went away. Now when I twitch, it doesn't cause fear and only lasts a few days. I am going on two months of weird sensations in my feet. Not really tingling, just a feeling like something is touching my toes and arch. They come and go, and I was fearing MS or something. But it is only that, no weakness or anything else, just weird. I have been eating poorly and sitting for 8 months now with working at home. I am certain I have a pinched nerve and some dietary issues that need adjusting. The stress and anxiety of "what if" also adds to it. If I don't think about them, they tend to go away. Our minds are powerful. Rest in the fact that your mind can literally make you believe anything. Start believing when others tell you there is nothing wrong, very good chance they are correct.

 

[SB2017]

It is now almost a month later and the same spot is still twitching. I spoke to my neurologist and because I had tests done in August, he said they’re benign fasciculations. I think what’s freaking me out is that it’s in the same spot, continuously for almost a month.

 

[TenLettersRap]

It is now almost a month later and the same spot is still twitching. I spoke to my neurologist and because I had tests done in August, he said they’re benign fasciculations. I think what’s freaking me out is that it’s in the same spot, continuously for almost a month.

my whole body has been twitching for 2 years now..its nothing major..and i mean literally from head to toe

 

[SB2017]

I think twitching all over wouldn’t scare me as bad. What’s making me nerves is that the same muscle twitches all day. It’s like a constant flutter and you can see the skin pulsate.

Is it strange it’s in one spot continuously?

 

[sTeaLth]

I think twitching all over wouldn’t scare me as bad. What’s making me nerves is that the same muscle twitches all day. It’s like a constant flutter and you can see the skin pulsate.

Is it strange it’s in one spot continuously?

I’ve definitely had this too. Usually it is due to that muscle being strained somehow. Even if you don’t realize it. Maybe in your sleep. Maybe while your stressed you flex it a lot. One thing is for certain though... focusing on the twitching will make it last. I know this to be true first hand. Ignore it. Try to avoid overusing it or testing it for the twitching. It will stop. Fear not. So y many here have dealt with this and it is never ALS.