Maximus Prime
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- Oct 9, 2021
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Hello everyone,
In late July I was having issues with my left achilles tendon and was suspected of tendinitis on August 3rd. On the 7th, there were visible twitches of my left forearm where the muscle would contract almost fully for several hours. By the 13th there were now brief twitches presenting in my legs and occasionally in my arms, back, etc. Over the next few weeks I noticed strange symptoms such as fatigued chewing muscles while eating and profound weakness in my legs. On the 21st I began noticing some kind of "rushing" sensation or similar to how you get chills that run down the back of your neck down to my lower extremities.
There are other symptoms and events that have happened, but this is what the doctors have done so far:
Tested for nutrient deficiencies
MRI of the brain
Bloodwork for neuromuscular and similar diseases
The bloodwork came back with high antibodies against thyroid peroxidase. My neurologist referred me to an endocrinologist which I won't be able to see until January. I have asked her for nerve conduction studies in the meantime.
My question to you all is: do thyroid disorders cause persistent muscle twitching and weakness? Am I wrong to ask for an EMG? What are your thoughts? Thank you for all your help!
In late July I was having issues with my left achilles tendon and was suspected of tendinitis on August 3rd. On the 7th, there were visible twitches of my left forearm where the muscle would contract almost fully for several hours. By the 13th there were now brief twitches presenting in my legs and occasionally in my arms, back, etc. Over the next few weeks I noticed strange symptoms such as fatigued chewing muscles while eating and profound weakness in my legs. On the 21st I began noticing some kind of "rushing" sensation or similar to how you get chills that run down the back of your neck down to my lower extremities.
There are other symptoms and events that have happened, but this is what the doctors have done so far:
Tested for nutrient deficiencies
MRI of the brain
Bloodwork for neuromuscular and similar diseases
The bloodwork came back with high antibodies against thyroid peroxidase. My neurologist referred me to an endocrinologist which I won't be able to see until January. I have asked her for nerve conduction studies in the meantime.
My question to you all is: do thyroid disorders cause persistent muscle twitching and weakness? Am I wrong to ask for an EMG? What are your thoughts? Thank you for all your help!