My lower abdomen is where I "felt" it more often than not and it was all over the area. I'd have a spot on the right side start, then another spot would twitch, back to the right side, then smewhere else. It was like popcorn popping, if you can imagine.
My cramps were "Kinda" separate. A...
Thanks for the replies and for seeing I'm wanting to discuss why this occurrs.
I agree that this forum is great in that its members work hard to gently guide people in the right direction for knowledge. I also understand the FUD that occurrs while trying to find out what is going on with one's...
Well, again, that's not so cut and dry. The twitching and cramping I had for about a year prior to my diagnosis was primarily in my legs and abdomen. I would become super aware of twitching in my left thigh, for example, but my stomach would be twiching as well. I wouldn't really notice it...
I am asking this question out of sheer curiosity. I am not pointing any fingers, nor am I trying to start anything by asking. Please do not read anything more into the discussion than the question I am about to ask itself.
Here goes...
Why do many people immediately jump to the most...
First of all, welcome to the forum :D
I'll try to answer your question as best I can. For me, it's a hard question. Let me explain.
I noticed muscle twitches before I noticed any other problems. However, I have had bouts of muscle twitches for a variety of reasons throughout my adult life...
They do help. Just imagine how many people would have back problems if doctors weren't so skilled at removing all the extra weight in one's wallet. :mrgreen:
Jenny,
This is everything I know about Lyme disease and some links/etc. to get more information. I hope this helps.
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness caused by a bactrium called a spirochete. It's relationship to ALS is some of the symptoms of Lyme disease are the same as some of the...
From some of my work in the hospital, I remember a urinary diverter for women as well. I don't whether you can get them readily or not, but Here is the link to that. Anything that stops another Foley cath is a win in my book :D
jenny,
I'm glad to see you're back from the doc. I'm also happy to hear you have a Dr. fighting with you to find out what is going on with your body. Hang in there and keep us posted !