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Hi again. I just wanted to post an update- a success story of overcoming some twitchy anxiety.Since the last time I posted, I saw the neuro once more. Again, another resident did a neuro exam with some basic tests and didn't see anything wrong except for some brisk reflexes. The main doctor...

I believe I can, and compared to where I was a few weeks ago (which is better than I was a few months ago) I'm doing better at keeping my mind on rational things and away from the irrational, like ALS. The frustrating part of me is just not know what is going on- the parastesia, the pain, and...

So my EMG/NCS was this past week. It started out with an intern freaking me out by doing a short physical exam and noting that I'm hyperflexic all over. So right off the bat, my imagination is going wild. The other doctor in the room performing the NCS is a fellow that's about 5 years out of med...

Update!Today was my neuro appointment. The resident seemed irritated with me when he realized all my fears were based on Internet reading, even as I tried to explain the things I felt sure felt real. He eventually got the neurologist he works under, who is a neuromuscular specialist and director...

A lot of other people here are in a better position to answer your questions on specific symptomatic stuff, but as far as your belief that a lot of this could be the product of stress and/or anxiety- you're absolutely right. And it sounds like you have plenty of both to go around right now...

I had both a cervical and lumbar MRI, and both extended a little to cover most of my thoracic, which was reviewed by a radiologist and a spinal orthopedist. The ortho actually had it on his computer and was able to zoom in and out and mess with different levels and such (it was kinda cool) to...

I've read about RLS but considering I have the restless feeling pretty often during the day, and movement doesn't usually do much for it, it doesn't seem to fit. Either way, none of my doctors have brought it up. All of this started in March, so compared to the timelines most people who post...

The EMG and NCS last May was looking for carpal tunnel in my dominant arm. They didn't find anything, and the neuro actually seemed kinda irritated I was there. Unfortunately, I was laid off that same week, so I didn't have insurance to pursue what was really going on, plus a lot of it got...

Hello! I've been following posts on this board for a few months now. I'm not sure if I'm dealing with BFS or something more sinister, but here's my story:A few months ago, I had a twitch on my right calf under my knee. It was non-stop and came with a little pain. Now, I had recently started...