Recent content by MsMaverick

You can do it!

Aw Dave, you were doing so good. I agree with these fine folks, your results CLEARLY say that it is your back issue. Don't let that black hole pull you in!

It's ironic how many men had relapses after that football incident. It has been discussed very much. Here is what you can get from it- That man had issues and within 2 months was diagnosed. Sadly he will probably not see the 6 year mark you are at. My point being- you do not have slow onset...

There has been lots of discussion among members about this. Some of us readily agree that we are Type A personalities, control freaks and/or OCD. The idea that something can happen that we have no control over is unacceptable for some of us, but unfortunately its something that we have to...

Yes! 95% in my left leg. One year down and going strong, no worries! Ignore the twitches, take Ibuprofen for the aches and find something to distract yourself. Also, some of us keep a journal, I find mine is pretty cyclical.

I've only had one cold since all this started and I didn't notice any change. I don't think you are weird because it seems like there is no such thing as "BFS normal". It seems to effect everyone differently other than twitches and annoying the hell out of all of us!Hope your feeling better soon!

Hi Tessa!We have a couple things in common. My BFS started after an unrelated health scare and right after a flu shot. Whether either have anything to do with the other-who knows. Personally I believe it was a combination. Prolonged stress related to the health scare, possibly compounded by...

Perfect!It's truly a subject I never thought I'd see covered with a poem. Great job!

The stretches I do you can find on you tube for piriformis. Easy and if they help thats great, if not then you aren't out anything, just a few minutes of your time.

Yes Tom, I get this too. Especially the calf/toes thing. Like Chrissi if I do the stretches it helps quite a bit. I also take calcium/magnesium, it is supposed to help your muscles contract/relax-I really can't tell you if his helps or not, but could be worth a try. If it gets really bad I...

Yes, this is how mine went too. First my foot, in the arch and calf. Ignored it for a few days-no biggie. Then I googled it.....WHAM, within a few days it was all over. As my anxiety died down so did the twitches, right back to my foot and calf. I can't tell you how many I have now because...

yes, I have had them, didn't know what they were at first. I get them occasionally now, they don't bother me, but I'm glad when they stop!

Crazy? Hmmmmmm Yup! Like Cap I almost killed myself trying to walk downstairs backwards (who the heck came up with that anyways?) Toe and heel walked until my calves and shins were killing me. Found a strength test video on line and had my kids help me do it. And bought a material tape...

Everything except the tongue stuff at one time or another.

Chrissi,VERY INTERESTING what you say about antidepressants. I was having some pain symptoms along with some twitching before my GP started me on Cymbalta. The pharmacist noted at the time it was a large dose to start out with but filled it anyway. I took it for a couple of days and that is...