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    Adrenal Fatigue

    In addition to fascics, I am always exhausted in the morning. I have awful light sensitivity and seem to feel better late at night. These symptoms (along with twitching and others) are classic signs of adrenal fatigue. Has anyone been tested? I've included a link:
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    Left Side More Active in FASCICS?

    I've noticed that all of my symptoms (especially fascics) are worse on the left side (I am right hand dominant). Don't get me wrong... my right side gets it's fair share of activity, but the left side seems to be --BY FAR-- my most active. My hotspots include the tricep, forearm, upper ribs...
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    Serotonin Syndrome: Muscle Twitching/Ankle CL?

    I recently came across an article about seratonin syndrome, which can be caused by any drug that increases seratonin levels in yet brain. Drugs mentioned were SSRI , antidepressants, pain killers, and several others. One of the symptoms cited was MUSCLE TWITCHING. Has anyone read about this...
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    Dealing with Twitching and Pain

    I've dealt with twitching for ages. When I began feeling a "heaviness" in my left leg and left arm, I had an MRI and X-rays which showed: lumbosacral spondylosis, Cervical spondylosis, cervical radiculopathy, cervical spinal stenosis and slight sciosis and spondylosis of thoracic spine. Also...
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    Spent Hours on ALSA Site; glad I did

    I had grown tired of reading the myriad presentations of MND and decided to see what actual patients were saying on ALSA. Time after time, I read the same thing, "I suddenly began tripping / lost the ability to grip my toôthbrush, etc.". Every bio I read made it clear that they FELT perfectly...
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    Questions about Diminished Knee Reflex

    I had posted a previous question about diminished knee reflex. I am very concerned because I continue to feel weakness and pain in my left arm and leg, widespread fascics, fatigue and arm exhaustion when using computer or working with my hands over my head. I have some degenerative change in...
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    Knee Reflex Loss - Expierencing Worries?

    Two doctors have said that I have almost no knee reflex (or Babinski). Should I be concerned? I have a hx of Fibromyalgia and some nerve impingement in my c-spine. Has anyone else had this finding?? Thanks.
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    Dreadful A.M. Symptoms: Relief in Evening?

    I've noticed that my symptoms (fascics, pain, weak feelings, fatigue and even anxiety) are absolutely DREADFUL in the morning and early afternoon (especially in summer when hot and humid). In the evenings, however, I almost feel like a normal human being again. I prepare dinner, hand-wash...
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    Twitching, Cramping, and Aching During Cycle

    Do any of you feel that your twitching, cramping or just general aching and fatigue are exacerbated when your cycle begins? For me, it's twice as intense the week before (and during) that time of the month.
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    Review of Symptoms and Fears with Neuro

    The neuro I saw reviewed my symptoms and discussed my fears. He seemed very dismissive of them (feeling weak in left arm, left leg feels heavy / weaker). Since I've had BFS 17 years, He refused to do an EMG and said that after > 20 years in practice he knew what to look for. I told him that...
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    The Bowen Technique?

    In addition to my twitching, I've been dealing with pain in my left bicep and forearm, burning feet, tingling scalp, blah blah blah--u get the picture. I was researching different types of physical therapies and discovered "The Bowen Technique", which is a type of massage therapy that is very...
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    Left Arm Pain, Twitching & X-Ray Results

    I've had twitching 17 years, but lately they've been worse on the left with pain/heaviness OM left. My primary doctor ordered full X-rays of my c-spine and t-spine. She's referring me to an ortho guy. Although I get twitches everywhere they've been worse on left with heavy / weak feeling in...
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    Living with Fibromyalgia and BFS

    As some of you may know, I've had Fibromyalgia and BFS for 17 years. At the time I had a few neuro visits and MRI, but they found nothing (despite developing neurogenic bladder). But something has been different these past few months. This may not be a good read if you're very anxious, but I'm...
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    My Health Journey: CFS to Weight Loss

    :sick: I'm new here, and wanted to tell my story (for anyone interested). I can still remember when it all began... I had (several years prior) been dx'd with Chronic Fatigue, and had gained some serious weight. As my CFS went into remission, I began to really push myself to drop the weight as...
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    Lost 30 Pounds: My Story

    About 19 years ago, I had just recovered from 3 years of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (my doctor finally found high Epstein-Barr titters). During the CFS phase, I had gained about 30 pounds, and was delighted to have my energy back, so I embarked on a rigorous exercise program and worked up to...
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