Health Anxiety and Muscle Twitches and Muscle/Joint Pain

[Sean1]

I have severe GAD and health anxiety. In the past two years I have diagnosed myself with Melanoma, Prostate Cancer, Heart Disease, and now ALS or MS.
I few weeks ago I started having random muscle twitches which come and go (they are not constant). The twitching comes and goes but sometimes takes 2-3 months for them to settle. I have had random episodes of the same symptoms for almost 15 years (each episode is separated by 2-3 year intervals).
Unfortunately I have fallen into the ALS rabbit hole again. Dr Google has convinced me that I have the exact symptoms and to be prepared for the worst. Geez!
The joint and muscle pain that I feel is most likely my arthritis but of course I associate it with ALS.

I am sick and tired of GAD and health anxiety. My doctor assures me that I am healthy but I have fallen into the panic mode again and cant seem to climb out.

I retired last year and find that I have more time on my hands to worry and search the internet.

Does anyone else experience the same types of symptoms?

 

[Worriedmama]

If you can walk, you do not have als. Before seeing this post, one of my college friends posted that she was diagnosed with ms. She did not experience muscle twitches, she was seeing double vision for 6 mo this. Double vision to the point she could t work or even pick anything up.

 

[URfine]

just saw your post . I know it’s old , but I hope you are doing better. My life is similar to yours . I go long stretches where I am good , but when it’s bad , it’s bad. The muscle twitching drives me nuts.

 

[EMJ]

I can relate to all of you ... I have fallen in that rabbit home again and am now trying to climb out .... as I have fine every couple years for the past 25 years .... I pray for strength for all of us.... !

 

[Matticus1983]

I had a close friend pass of ALS. You could barely understand his speech even at the beginning stages. You don't have ALS or MS for that matter. My body does something I didn't will it to everyday.!!! Twitches, jumps, etc. Over active nervous system? I dunno. Side effects of medicine use. More than likely!! You'll be fine buddy! Prayers

 

[URfine]

I can relate to all of you ... I have fallen in that rabbit home again and am now trying to climb out .... as I have fine every couple years for the past 25 years .... I pray for strength for all of us.... !

Why do we keep going down the same path? If I swear I’ve had ALS 5 times in the last 30 years and my mind still won’t let me push it aside.

 

[EMJ]

Why do we keep going down the same path? If I swear I’ve had ALS 5 times in the last 30 years and my mind still won’t let me push it aside.

It is the over thinking about everything.... fear of having no control.... I truly believe it has to do with the chemical balance in our body also ... we become agitated about something .... then the anxiety kicks in and produces more of the chemicals that cause our symptoms ... the cycle continues..... it is not logical or real .... except to us .... take comfort in knowing many of us share the same challenges ... anxiety is real ... just like a cold virus is real .... we need to treat ourselves carefully to heal when we come down with it again.

 

[URfine]

It is the over thinking about everything.... fear of having no control.... I truly believe it has to do with the chemical balance in our body also ... we become agitated about something .... then the anxiety kicks in and produces more of the chemicals that cause our symptoms ... the cycle continues..... it is not logical or real .... except to us .... take comfort in knowing many of us share the same challenges ... anxiety is real ... just like a cold virus is real .... we need to treat ourselves carefully to heal when we come down with it again.

You are so right. Every time twitching starts in a new part of my body , the first thing I should think of is “ hey this has happened before and nothing came of it “ instead :: OMG. I have ALS. The rest of my life is great . I need to get this under control