Common Thread for Calf Twitching

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Hi all, I'm quickly approaching my 1 year anniversary as a BFSer. Please, congrats are not necessary. Anyway, have any of your physicians ever theorized as to why most of us twitch constantly in our calves (as I do)? This common thread might hold some clues. I had an old Chinese accupuncturist tell me it may have something to do with poor blood circulation. Think about it... if most of us are sitting throughout the day, knees bent, hamstrings pinched by a chair, it's possible our calves are not getting the benefit of constant blood flow. I have also noticed when I bend my knees or squat the twitches worsen, and when I'm standing up they are mostly gone. Does anyone have any input or thoughts on this? Thanks...
 
There is no logical answer. I have it all the time. I walk 3-5 miles daily, alot of exercise, strong physical activity. It doesn't matter if I sit or lying down; my calves twitching always almost four years. Magnesium helps me but only for cramps in the legs.
 
have any of your physicians ever theorized as to why most of us twitch constantly in our calves (as I do)? This common thread might hold some clues. I had an old Chinese accupuncturist tell me it may have something to do with poor blood circulation. My accupuncturist said the same thing: poor blood circulations and less blood in body than average people (exampl 4.9 l instead of 5)Bart
 
The huge majority of BFSers (according to the "my experiences"thread) twitch mostly in calves, usually 24/7 and usually both sides. This almost seems to be the cardinal sign in BFS. (not to say you're not OK if you don't have calf twitching).This is certainly my pattern. I'm not aware of it on waking up, they start very slowly (one or two a minute) when I'm in the bath, but its only as I get my feet under my desk at work, flat on the floor, that they immediately go crazy, every few seconds, as long as I'm in that position. It gets much less if I'm lying with my legs out straight. Is this a familiar story ?So why is it positional ? - Something to do with blood flow ? is it to do with pressure on the back of the thighs when sitting ? I had read that the longer the motor axon (and the nerves to the lower legs would be the longest in the body) the less well myelinated they are the further they go. Would they be less well "insulated" from whatever the cause of BFS is ?Just thinking out loud....
 
I am a calf twitcher; though starting to develop a left eye twitch :( .Mine are better standing and lying flat down; worse when sitting.It is interesting for some people this is not the case.-43RichyThe43rd
 
Interesting question - im not sure if I have BFS but I twitch alot and the majoity of the twitching is in my calves. Mostly my left though fo some reason but some in my right too. I also am pretty active I cycle to work each day which is a 5km trip each way. Seem though I neve have twitching when im actually cycling or walking - it effects me most when im sitting at my desk at work or even lying in bed.I havent asked my doctor about my twitchng or went to him about it - but next time im there i will ask him and see what he says.CheersGasshopper
 
I do have twitching in the calves; but, not all that often. Most of my twitching occurs on the back of my arms, my thighs, my back, and my right eye. Actually, 43RichyThe43rd mentioned that his eye started to twitch. My neuro told me this is actually one of the best signs to have as the eyes are usually left unaffected in ALS. This twitching thing, I can deal with. I wish somebody could figure out a good method to deal with fatigue--that's the worst thing for me. -Michael
 

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