skyblue
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- Jun 9, 2019
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- Learn about ALS
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- Country
- US
- State
- AR
Hello everyone, first and foremost I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all who have been affected by this disease. The guidance you provide to folks on this forum is just phenomenal. I salute you all.
Please read through my situation:
I am 27 years old, male. For the past three weeks or so, I am getting twitches all over my body - biceps, calves, thighs, bum, abdomen. It all started within a night or two. I did the insane thing of googling about them and the result - my anxiety level went up the roof and is keeping me up at nights.
I have then read the stickies and other posts, and it calmed me down for a while. But, I am seeing a 'slight perceived weakness' on my kneecaps. It wobbles while I walk. Also, earlier today when I woke up from my nap there was a twitch on my left forearm that just didn't stop for a few minutes despite flexing or stretching my arm. I started panicking. I am also getting this frequent urge to pop and crack my joints - arms and legs. Furthermore, my hands are getting a little shaky. There is a constant stiffness in my neck and I'm still getting the twitches jumping around on my body. I saw my doctor last week and the blood work came back good.
I have been getting myoclonus jerks at nights. I am absolutely terrified by all these.
1. Should I be concerned by these symptoms?
2. I have lost 2-3 pounds in the past few weeks. Is this a sign of atrophy?
3. Does a benign twitch stop when the muscle is moved?
Thanks for your patience.
Please read through my situation:
I am 27 years old, male. For the past three weeks or so, I am getting twitches all over my body - biceps, calves, thighs, bum, abdomen. It all started within a night or two. I did the insane thing of googling about them and the result - my anxiety level went up the roof and is keeping me up at nights.
I have then read the stickies and other posts, and it calmed me down for a while. But, I am seeing a 'slight perceived weakness' on my kneecaps. It wobbles while I walk. Also, earlier today when I woke up from my nap there was a twitch on my left forearm that just didn't stop for a few minutes despite flexing or stretching my arm. I started panicking. I am also getting this frequent urge to pop and crack my joints - arms and legs. Furthermore, my hands are getting a little shaky. There is a constant stiffness in my neck and I'm still getting the twitches jumping around on my body. I saw my doctor last week and the blood work came back good.
I have been getting myoclonus jerks at nights. I am absolutely terrified by all these.
1. Should I be concerned by these symptoms?
2. I have lost 2-3 pounds in the past few weeks. Is this a sign of atrophy?
3. Does a benign twitch stop when the muscle is moved?
Thanks for your patience.