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I have had this same thing going on in my hands now for over a month. I started in my left hand and now I get them in my right hand too. I wouldn't call it a spasm though. It's more like a deep contraction that holds for a second then releases. It increases after caffeine and bending my...

Any suggestion for the muscle pain and cramping? I have had it. My left shoulder, arm and hand hurts non stop right now. I can not think that something else is wrong and I can not get ALS out of my mind. My twitching began in one spot and now is more wide spread which worries me. I've had...

Thank you for your replies. I have seen a neurologist, I've had an EMG, NVS, MRI's and every blood test you can imagine. I just get scared when a new symtpom shows up... like for instance the bee sting feeling and buzzing sensation. However, it does ease my fears when I hear that someone else...

I just started having the wasp/ bee sting sensation too and some cramping! I had not seen anyone else mention this. I hate to say it but it's reassuring that others are feeling this. Does anyone know what causes this?!? Anything help? Side note... My neuro reassures me also... that sensory...

I am having a horrible BFS weekend. My twitching is increasing as is the stiffness in my calf. I also have begun to feel a buzzing almost electrical sensation in the same leg. I have been twitching for 14 months at least... maybe a bit longer. Has anyone had the stiffness and electric buzzing...

I have been off the sight for a while- logging in wise. I joined a year ago December with twitching arms and calves. I was scare shi------! I was sure I had *** or MS. Fourteen months later, multiple neuro visits, EMG, NVS, spinal, clavical and brain MRI later, a few shrink appointments and I...

Felicia, I was prescribed Topamax for migraines and simple partial seizures. I was on the medication for 4 months and it was wonderful! I forgot to bring it on vacation with me and had some severe side effects due to the withdrawl. However, that was due to me going off of the medication cold...

I agree with Amy and Lovely. Right after my EMG it was difficult to come to the site becuase I was doing so good- I did not want to relapse into worrying and anxious thinking! I will tell you time helps... I'm not as uncomfortable reading about *** articles as before- However, I will certainly...

I've been taking a coral extract- magnesium- calcium supplement and the pain that I had been having is almost all the way gone! Maybe a coincidence- I don't know but it may be worth a try for some of you suffering from severe muscle aches and cramping. I've been using it for two weeks and in...

I've developed a new interesting symptom- I think... At the arch of my foot, I keep getting the fastest twitching- pulsating sensation that I've ever felt. When I look at it you can see the skin shaking very quickly- almost a vibrating sensation. I know I've heard others comment on similiar...

Hi Kathy! It sounds like you have some good doctors helping you! Have your neurologists discussed BFS with you? Many of us on this forum have had the MS scare... numbness and tingliness. I too had a burning sensation on my thighs- one of the areas that would fall asleep. Twitching for me...

I have my EMG tomorrow and of course my twitching is out of control (mostly in my calf). The twitching in my arm and shoulder has subsided a bit but now my calf is on fire :rolleyes: I am soooo incredibly nervous about the EMG! Eventhough, I should not be... my neuro had guaranteed me that I...

Lovely- As we all have begun to deal with BFS (whether DR diagnosed or not) we all have become very intuned to our bodies. Recognizing each and every movement, indentation, new twitch, new muscle movement, new muscle, etc.. etc.. Point being, you are going to continue to notice these new...

Good Luck Roger! How exciting! :) Kristin

Thank you everyone for the advice. I have my first EMG on Monday and figure I'll try the Lexapro after that. I'm twitching all over today and yes... the ativan works to mellow my worries. However, I know Ativan is not the long term solution. :) Kristin

Thanks Roger- My doctor currently prescribed 10mg 1x of Lexapro daily- she mentioned that if I felt the side effects to decrease the dosage to 5mg 1X daily. Any advice on the dosage? Ativan is pretty amazing! My GP was too concerned with the addictiveness of the medication to make it a daily...

I just got back from a routine visit with my GP. She prescribed Lexapro 1x day and Ativan as needed to help with anxiety. Ativan works for me- however, I'm only to take this as needed. I've never tried a drug like Lexapro. HAS ANYONE HAD A POSITIVE RESULT FROM LEXAPRO? I've read a few negitive...

Lovely- This definately sounds like a hot spot or flare up! I questioned my neurologist because I felt like things were getting worse. He mentioned that we all have hot spots for twitching... even non BFSers. My left arm lately is out of control- an obvious flare up of a hot spot. I tend to get...

Not to be ignorant... what are the dangers of quinine? My neurologist seems to think this will help! We are going to discuss this at my 2/14 appt. I'd love to have some knowledge from all you "pros". :LOL: I've been trying a magnesium/calcium supplement (less cramping at times...). Who...

Kristin-I'm glad you posted because I have suddenly started twitching a lot in my arms and shoulders, adams apple area and back/sides. Of course I get nervous but now I feel a little relief that I am not alone. This has been going in for 3-4 wks now. Hang in there. How often do you have the...