MBD67
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Please forgive me if I'm way off base here. Plus I'm not real good with grammar. I did read the stickies and still am a bit concerned with some things. Thank you so much for reading. Im 53. I was looking for some advice.
For about 4 months I've noticed some phlegm buildup in my throat and it goes weak in the afternoon. Changes in pitch. Not all the time though. They are treating me for acid reflux but I've had it before and know thats not it. I've been super foggy headed as well. Not like me at all.
4 weeks ago I started noticing my thumb drawing up and twitching. Since then I have developed body, muscle twitches all over, even my face. (the worst of it at night) Also, I've not slept hardly any at all in 3 months. Only about 3 solid hours a night if that. Every time I start to feel myself start to drift off something happens in my throat that wakes me straight up. They said I didn't qualify for a sleep study. I can even hear weird noises sometimes from my throat region. I can eat food but it seems like the last fragments of food are sticking in the back of my throat and under tongue. Pills seem to stick as well. Had a swallow test that they said was normal. CT scan of head and throat, normal.
I feel like my whole body is vibrating at times and hands often tremble. I've lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks. I was a very fit individual that lifted weights 5 days a week and crossfit 2 days a week. All my joints are now popping if I try to exercise and I know I've lost muscle structure. I get more winded easier too.
My pcp and others tell me it could be anxiety related. I did see a counselor. I was put on zoloft. It makes me yawn and the yawns feel super weird too. I realize I'm anxious about it but I also know my body and something is not right at all. I have not experienced a super weak limb but each day they seem to get weaker as I'm waking up. They will spasm when I sit down at times. I have dry mouth and eyes.
A Dr gave me the push , pull, etc coordination test and said it went ok and to work on my anxiety. My pcp has said he is referring me to a neurologist but we are from a small town and it could take a while before I can even get an appointment. I'm hoping that it is anxiety related and I can get passed this. I can maybe relate the spasms and weakness to lack of sleep and anxiety. The whole sleep problem is some kind of weird that I can't explain. They have given me several sleep aids and none seem to help.
Thank you again for your consideration in answering me.
For about 4 months I've noticed some phlegm buildup in my throat and it goes weak in the afternoon. Changes in pitch. Not all the time though. They are treating me for acid reflux but I've had it before and know thats not it. I've been super foggy headed as well. Not like me at all.
4 weeks ago I started noticing my thumb drawing up and twitching. Since then I have developed body, muscle twitches all over, even my face. (the worst of it at night) Also, I've not slept hardly any at all in 3 months. Only about 3 solid hours a night if that. Every time I start to feel myself start to drift off something happens in my throat that wakes me straight up. They said I didn't qualify for a sleep study. I can even hear weird noises sometimes from my throat region. I can eat food but it seems like the last fragments of food are sticking in the back of my throat and under tongue. Pills seem to stick as well. Had a swallow test that they said was normal. CT scan of head and throat, normal.
I feel like my whole body is vibrating at times and hands often tremble. I've lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks. I was a very fit individual that lifted weights 5 days a week and crossfit 2 days a week. All my joints are now popping if I try to exercise and I know I've lost muscle structure. I get more winded easier too.
My pcp and others tell me it could be anxiety related. I did see a counselor. I was put on zoloft. It makes me yawn and the yawns feel super weird too. I realize I'm anxious about it but I also know my body and something is not right at all. I have not experienced a super weak limb but each day they seem to get weaker as I'm waking up. They will spasm when I sit down at times. I have dry mouth and eyes.
A Dr gave me the push , pull, etc coordination test and said it went ok and to work on my anxiety. My pcp has said he is referring me to a neurologist but we are from a small town and it could take a while before I can even get an appointment. I'm hoping that it is anxiety related and I can get passed this. I can maybe relate the spasms and weakness to lack of sleep and anxiety. The whole sleep problem is some kind of weird that I can't explain. They have given me several sleep aids and none seem to help.
Thank you again for your consideration in answering me.
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