Morning Twitching - Anyone Else?

[BarbiePetals]

Just wondering if anyone's twitching is worse in the mornings? My legs twitch like crazy when I first wake up and move around and I'm laying in bed. They get so much better during the day. I don't get this. You think they wouldn't twitch like this because I was relaxed all night. Just wondering if anyone had simular experience.~Leslie

 

[twinTwosome]

Could this be because the blood gets flowing when you get up in the morning? I would think so.

 

[Howyaboutylarry]

another explanation...could be that your muscles are most relaxed in the morning...and with BFS, twitches occur most in relaxed muscles. When you wake up in the morning, your muscles are becoming activated in use, and hence they may misfire most. Keep up a positive attitude..us bfsers focus our attention on new stuff as we are so hypersensitive and hyper-vigilant when it comes to our own bodies...im twitching when I fall asleep and also when I wake up. You will be fine.

 

[Krackersones]

I experience this phenomenon too but I wonder if the twitches are really changing or if I just notice them less. I can spend hours out shopping, working, going to exercise class and not notice a twitch but when I sit down on the couch I feel twitches on my back and legs and other places. The are like little thumps. Does anyone else get back twitches when sitting down? I know the leg ones are common but the back seems less so.

 

[ySplendidCrafts9]

I get them the most when I am relaxed as well! The morning is the worst! My feet, legs, shoulders and back will all twitch! I am not sure if it is b/c you notice it more or b/c your muslces are more relaxed??? It is reassuring that you feel that way too!

 

[LindsayCohen7]

Could be total bull, but a neuro once hypothesized that the twitches are "fight or flight" and it's your adrennal system that wakes up your body in the morning. I used to have AWFUL mornings when this began. Internal shaking, feeling like I was dizzy, and of course twitching like crazy. So, since your adrennals were in charge of waking you up, and when they are flight mode you are prone to twitching, it's the time of day when they are most active, so a lot of twitching.Sounded good at the time! : )

 

[priorityhigh5]

The Whos Whats Whens Whys do not matter. Betcha next month (if you are still feeling the twitches at all) you will feel them more right after you get out of the shower.

 

[AllGoodHere]

Leslie - I'm betting on the lack of circulation. Several people of note agree with this idea (neuro, PT, etc.) and it makes sense to me. At least for my case, being sedentary or restricted in movement/body position encourages my symptoms. Jro- Lately I've been getting some back thumpers also and mostly when I'm physically at rest - I can usually adjust my position or stretch lightly and get them to stop. These are 'new' in the sense that I can't remember getting them there before but who knows - maybe they just weren't robust enough to actually feel them. I'm just really glad that (since I've been supplementing) they aren't cramps and spasms. Those really hurt.

 

[Krackersones]

AllGoodHere,I am so glad to see you continuing to post. Your perspective is so valuable. None of my twitches are painful spasms but are more just a systemic unpleasant buzz fest. I am doing so many things to just deal with the symptoms (exercise, stretching, relaxation, etc., etc.) I love that you share all your ideas since I think I will be on the trial and error road for a quite a while.Krackersones

 

[AllGoodHere]

Hi Krackersones - yeah, well, that's ONE! It's funny because I am considering another forum break and I read your encouraging words.... I often wonder if my trying to help here is of any use: most people want to talk about anxiety, medications, and medicine and I am into practical solutions. I have little anxiety, want to avoid medications and doctors if at all possible.But, like with Leslie's problem, I think back and it's like 'oh, yeah I remember that crap' and I realize I've made some progress at least in one area. I used to be sooo much worse in the mornings than now - almost nonfunctional what with the nausea, cramps, and headaches to wake up to. I actually felt better the less I slept (up to a point) for a time there. I'm so glad that level of discomfort is no longer common for me. So hopefully, I can reassure Leslie besides realizing that I should be thankful for whatever progress I've made.