Anxiety and Tongue Twitching: Help!

[cindyandco]

I woke up this morning, tongue was twitching a little and I had some mild vertigo. I am feeling really anxious today. I did the stupid thing and googled---got caught reading a guys story who had bulbar als and now I am sitting here crying. Tongue twitching has only been an occasional thing with me---kinda feels like an electric shock, but it scares the daylights out of me. I have been doing so well and now I feel like I am at the bottom again. Could someone explain what "bag of worms" twitching is. When I look in the mirror, my tongue is quivering. Is that what they mean? Just scared today.Cindy

 

[DonJose]

Hi Cindy, the googling is bad...but then you know that already. Don't do that to yourself. Just try to calm down and you will be fine. The anxiety has you...not **S. PM me if you need to talk.Hugs,Linda

 

[ValgerAce59]

You know, that is one thing I notice that is so common among us on this board~~is that really anxious panic that sets in when you read something like that, and then you feel like crying, and just like you said, like you hit rock bottom again. I have had many fears of other illnesses in my life, but none that even comes close to gripping me with the type of fear that this does. So, I have to wonder if it's the type of personality traits that we all might share that contributes to the BFS in the first place. It's sort of like the chicken and the egg thing, do you know what I mean? I have had tongue twitching alot. There are a couple recent posts, when I have more time I'll come on here and direct you to exactly which ones they are, I'm rushing my daughter out to a birthday party right now, but wanted to write something to you real quick, but anyway, there are a couple posts that will really reassure you that were written recently. I wrote this person back and thanked them, because what she was doing was directly quoting what her neuro said, and one of the things in question was tongue twitching, and I had said how great it was that she wrote that, because it was almost like getting a chance to go to the neuro ourselves! But, supposedely the tongue twitching is no more indicitive of anything serious than any other twitching. And, vertigo is so common, I had that really bad for years after my second child was born, and there was never a cause found for it, and it gradually went away. Thinking now that it must be also assoicated with anxiety type disorders. I came on here last night with that dreaded feeling myself cause of a weak hand feeling, and also I do get some twitching in that hand, so it was just putting me into a panic. I still sort of feel that way, but I come on here, and so many people help to reassure me. Try not to worry, so many of us have the tongue twitching, look around at some recent posts, I think one of them has the subject of 'back from the neuro', or 'neuro report' or something like that. Relax and take care of yourself today! Val

 

[cindyandco]

Thank you two for the comforting words. I am doing better now - about 11:00. I think what started it for me this morning was worry over my son going to prom tonight. They are holding the prom in a city about 1 hour away and he has not driven anywhere but our local community. The weather last night was bad here with thunderstorms and lots of rain. Anyway, I am really concerned for him driving back here after midnight. As I felt more anxious, I started thumping here and there, mostly legs (I have gotten used to this and it doesn't concern me much anymore). Then my tongue got tight feeling on the tip and it started twitching. On top of all that, I have some mild vertigo today (I've done this before too). I am so thankful to have a place to come and cry help and know there are people who understand. You people are such a Godsend to me.Val, hope the birthday party goes well and I really appreciate your taking the time when you are in a hurry--it means a lot.Linda, will PM later in the day. Gotta go pick up flowers right now.Thanks again guys,Blessings to you bothCindy

 

[InkedMama]

Cindy- we go hand in hand on our bad days dont we girl. I am doing better too. I took my anxiety meds and go figure my freaking shoulder isn't hurting and the so called weakness in my arm is going away. I guess i can attribute it to the way I have been sleeping on in.Last night we had bad storms here too. Seems like when that happens my twitching DOES pick up a little bit more. However I hardly EVER now twitch during the day- seems to be just at night when I want to kick back and relax. Cindy- keep reminding yourself how "mental" bfs can be and how anxiey is like lighter fuel........Sons PROM....WoooHOooOo! I remember that night!!! I went with a bunch of girlfriends and never had so much fun in my life lol...We had a limo, but ate at mcdonalds lolol Blessings Cindy I will say a prayer for you today-DeeDEe

 

[DonJose]

Hi Cindy, so glad you are feeling better. Yes, i bet your anxiety over the prom got the twitches going again. And Lovely even typing on the computer can get your shoulder going. My doc said it is called "mouse shoulder" or "keyboard shoulder". I looked it up...and guess what he is right. lol. My shoulder is much better at the moment. Like I said, it comes and goes. Talk to you later girls. I have to head out to the grocery and it is raining here today, yuck!Hugs,Linda

 

[InkedMama]

(and there is a link directly to it Linda aka the shoulder pain and discomfort). Makes sense seeing how I spend so much time on here and I am in the WORSE position as possible lol.Dee Dee

 

[suegirl]

Cindy,No worries!! My tongue quivers like crazy when I stick it out. My Dr.saw it and said "so what." It has probably done that my whole life but I never paid any attention to it until the twitching started. I also get occassional twitches in my tongue. I have had mild vertigo lately, too. Last SUnday, I had the full blown twirlies when I turned over in bed and then every snice I feel a little off balance and lightheadeded. I think it is just weather change and fluid in the ears, etc. I actually get it quite frequently!! We are all OK and you are not alone.Sue

 

[MarksmanS]

So I have to concur with Sue. My tongue quivers when I stick it out and has twitched periodically for 3 years now. My neuro said the same thing more or less as Sue's did - "some people's tongues quiver - it's meaningless". I guess he was right because bulbar als is ususally the most progressive and I'm still alive and in the best condition of my life. So if you want to know if tongue twitching and quivering can be totally bening I guess I am living proof.Mark

 

[cindyandco]

Once again, you guys, thanks--- you are all priceless! The vertigo is not quite as bad today. We made it through prom with no accidents and no bad weather, so I guess I can relax about that. But, I am sure feeling beat today. Just got home from church and getting groceries, think I am going to take a nap.Thanks again,Cindy