Recent content by Gabby1019

So I broke down and went to see my PCP yesterday. This is the same doc I saw back in August when I was having throat issues and originally thought I had throat cancer due to an intense Globus sensation. I focused more on my concerns about anxiety and feeling "panicky" all the time more so than...

IMOK, Your right on all accounts. I am my own worst enemy with this. Logically I can convince myself I am fine. But I am also (within minutes) able to convince myself that I am dying. Futher evidence of this is that my calves have been popping like crazy 24/7 the past few days so I have...

I have been on Klonopin for three or so months. .5mg once a day (small dose, I know). I have been weaning myself off of it lately and have noticed a definate increase in overall twitchiness. I stopped taking it cold turkey last week and thought I was going to jump out of my skin so I went...

My left middle finger was doing it this morning. It happens if I bend my arm too much. It makes my forearm start a slow rythmic twitch and if I leave it bend long enough it will start making my middle finger move. It will stop if I straighten it. I think this may be nerve compression. If...

Thanks for the reply. After some thought, I realize I fibed. I have a spot on my tongue that I can make visibly twitch if I flex it real hard and release it. Its on the right side near the tip. But these kind dont bother me much because it will only last for a few seconds after flexing it...

So I tried to stay away from this, and other boards for a while in hopes that detachement would reduce my health anxiety. I have good days and bad days, but more bad lately. I seem to have become hyper-aware of my tongue now and it feels like its constantly vibrating and jumping. I try to...

I am going through some of the same things as you. I know how hard it can be to let it go and blame it on BFS or anxiety. But mommyLDN is right. If you are still talking, eating and breathing okay than your fine. I get really worked up because I catch myself mumbling or stumbling through...

I'm new here as well, but I'll share my train of thought. If you have no weakness than I would not worry about it. 10 months is a long time in ALS world and if you truley did have a MND you would be having problems you could not ignore by this point. Like not being able to drive a car or put...

I am right handed, and the majority of my twitches are on the left side. However, even though the twitches I get on the left side happen more often they are not as intense on the ones I get on my right. The ones on my right side do not happen often, but when they do they are dramtic (relative...

I mentioned this in another post, but I wanted to address is directly. I have a hot spot on my left forearm. It started about two weeks ago, died off for about two days and kicked back up this past Sunday. Its right in the fold of my forearm and bicep. It only does it if I give a weak flex...

mommnylondonYou hit the nail on the head when you mention word combos. I tend to talk very fast which just makes the situation worse. My wife asked me to point at where it hurts and I really cant. Its a combo of under my chin, jaw and muscles in the back of my neck. It sucks, even if you...

Thanks for the posts. Hearing your stories make me feel less paranoid. I really need to take a step back from the internet and reading about ALS. For what its worth my "under chin" problem dissapears after about two Captain and Cokes (not that I recomend anyone medicate with the captain)...

Thanks for the response Baily. The thing is, I twitched so much in the past I figured it was normal. A few months ago I had a twitch for days in my thigh that was so strong you could see it through my jeans. At the time I thought it was funny. Until I read about ALS. I dont think the body...

I should also add. In the midst of all my anxiety problems, I decided it would be a good time to stop chewing tobacco. So now I am about 2 months out from nicotine withdrawal. Not sure if that can have any bearing on my symptoms.

First post and I'm very sorry for its length.I can remember twitching anywhere and everywhere for at least the past 12 years (I am 35 now). Ten years ago, while in college I had an eye twitch that lasted nearly 18 months. To this day if I squint my eyes shut real hard and release them they...