Muscular Twitching and Pre-existing Illness

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1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? No.
2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? Major ear infection.
3. Had you had any recent surgery? No.
4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? No.
5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? Abnormally high tTG but no celiac.
6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? No.
7. N/A
8. N/A
9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) Yes.
10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? Yes.
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching?
no

2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event?
no

3. Had you had any recent surgery?
no

4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching?
no

5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease?
none diagnosed, but have occasional reflux

6. If so, do you take any medication for the above?
no

7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time.

8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses?

9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc)
no

10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder?
no
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? Spinal injury preceded my first major episode.

2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? A major episode of shingles, triggered by the spinal injury, preceded the onset of chronic BFS.

3. Had you had any recent surgery? No

4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? No

5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? NO

6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? NA

7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. Bioidentical hormones for a brief period of time, but only after the BFS began.

8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? Post-menopausal

9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) Father: Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Sister: Secondary Raynaud's

10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? I have asthma and chemical sensitivies as a result of a toxic mold and chemical exposure 3 years ago.

FWIW, there are a few other surveys posted here:
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...and I've informally identified several potential common factors based on my initial review of the forum posts several months ago:

Hope this helps, Kit! :D)
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching?
Was walking up my basement steps one day and thought I pulled a muscle in my calf. What a horrible pain. A week later, the twitching began.
2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event?
No
3. Had you had any recent surgery? No
4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? No
5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? Reflux
6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? No, control it with diet.
7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. No
8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? No
9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) No, thank god.
10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? No
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching?
Yes. Pain, cramping and burning in my left foot periodically for a few months. Bouts of intense, but intermittent, fatigue.
2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event?
Yes. Was sick continuously before twitching intensified from infrequent to uncontrollable.
3. Had you had any recent surgery?
No.
4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching?
No.
5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease?
No
6. If so, do you take any medication for the above?
No
7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time.
Orthotricyclen. Have low progesterone.
8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses?
Haven't noticed.
9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc)
No.
10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder?
No.
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching?
- I don´t remember very well, but now that you mention it, I might have fel some pain.
2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event?
- No
3. Had you had any recent surgery?
- No
4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching?
- No
5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease?
- No
6. If so, do you take any medication for the above?
- No
9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc)
- I, my mother, father and brother suffer from dust, cats and dog allergies. My father is allergic to Aspirin, and I am to penicilin.

10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder?
- Allergies to dust, cats and dog, as well as asthma.

Cheers

Luis
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? Yes
2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? no
3. Had you had any recent surgery? no
4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? no
5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? Yes I have Crohns since 1996
6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? no
7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. N/A
8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? N/A
9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) no
10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? no
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching?
No
2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event?
No
3. Had you had any recent surgery?
No
4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the
twitching?
Quite possibly because i ran a mile that day. Then again i exercise almost everyday...
5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease?
reflux, heartburn
6. If so, do you take any medication for the above?
tums
7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time.
8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses?
9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc)
Not that i know of.
10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder?
No
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? NO
2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? YES. Headache like hell for 2 days, remaining on one side for weeks (-> first MRI). After 1 month: Eyelid starts tickling. Another month: Calve left buzzing. Soon after that is was everywhere; but the headache was gone
3. Had you had any recent surgery? HM... Got a wisdom tooth extraced some weeks before and in deed some little local infection there
4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? NO
5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? YES, hiatus hernia -> reflux -> heartburn -> esophagitis
6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? YES, diagnosed ~8 months before by gastroscopy -> take pantozol 20mg (protonpump blocker), sometimes anti acida, too
7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time.NA
8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses?NA
9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc)NO
10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? YES. Due to the latest examinations I know now that I am allergic to cat+dog hair and dust mites - Well didn't notice it while having dog + cat for 16 years ;)
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching?
No

2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event?
No

3. Had you had any recent surgery?
Yes - herniated disk L/5-S/1 8 months earlier

4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching?
No, but had just started to work out again after a 2 month break

5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease?
No

6. If so, do you take any medication for the above?
-

7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement
therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time.
Have taken oestrogen for 6 years due to hysterectomi.

8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses?
-

9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc)
No

10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder?
Hey fever in summer
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? YES2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? NO BUT VACCINES FOR ILLNESS 3 WEEKS PRIOR3. Had you had any recent surgery? NO4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? NO5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? IBS YES, REFLUX YES, ESPOPHAGITIS NO - BUT REFLUX IN LARYNX, HEARTBURN YESCROHNS DISEASE/CELIAC DISEASE NO6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? YES PRIOLSEC FOR REFLUX, DID TAKE ZOCOR FOR 20 YEARS BUT AM OFF NOW, DID TAKE CIMENITINE FOR PRILOSEC9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) NO- 10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? - Allergies to PENNICILLIN, SULFA DRUGS, AND IODINE BASED CONTRAST, ZOCOR WHICH CAUSED NEURALGIAS AND NOW MANY VACCINES
 
1.no2.mild viral illiness3.no4.no5.IBS,reflux6.yes,but after BFS symptoms7.no8.sometimes9.daughter w/life threatening allergies and asthma.Brother w/BFS10.mild allergic symptoms;stuffy/runny nose,sneezing.RAST panel positive for 31 of 35 items.Many drug sensitivities
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? : deep aches shortly prior the onset of fasics2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? : gastroenteritis3. Had you had any recent surgery? : no4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? : trainingbut less than my usual!5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? : no6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? : no7. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) : no10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? no
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? No. Mine started after a first dose of an SSRI2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? No.3. Had you had any recent surgery? No4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? No5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? GERD, IBS-C, and nutcracker esophagus starting about 6 years prior. My GERD attacks are in sync with my twitching--they both peak together.6. If so, do you take any medication for the above?Yes. Prilosec or ranitidine, depending on severity of the moment.7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. 8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? 9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) Hashimotos hypothyroid--motherAlopecia areata--son10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? Allergies to most inhalants (ragweed, grasses, dust mites)-Dave
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? Well, the first time a year ago NO, this time before hand I was pregnant and I was fatigued prior to twitching I dont know if they relate.2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? Ive had chronic sinus issues since pregnancy..Ughhh.3. Had you had any recent surgery? Nope4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? Just the belly I think.5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? MVP, IBS6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? Klonapin7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. YES, I took DEPO PROVERA then PROGESTERONE when I First got pregnant!8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? Havent had a period. Just pregnancy.9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) Severe Allergies, Yes.10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? Allergies, YesAs a physician, I am curious to see if there is any correlation. There is no pressure on answering this but I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks, Best wishes, Kitkit Saint I'D LIKE TO HEAR SOME OF YOUR FEED BACK O MY POST TOO ABOUT THE SURVERY- SEE IF YOU THINK ANY OF THIS CORRELATES W/ THE TWITCHING!!! THANKZ. :sick: Posts: 513Joined: Thu May 3rd, 2007 3:07 pmLocation: USA Private message
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? NO 2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? NO3. Had you had any recent surgery? NO4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? NO 5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? Reflux sometimes, depending on food types 6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? NO7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. 8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? 9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) NO10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? Allergies (pet hair, pollen, grass)
 
Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? NO2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? NO3. Had you had any recent surgery? NO4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? NO 5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? Reflux sometimes, depending on food types - NO NONE6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? NO7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. NO8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? NO9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) YES - ALLERGIES / ASTHMA10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? Allergies (pet hair, pollen, grass) NOIn my case it started when I was going through a very emotional and stressful period.
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? A little, I have a lower back issue which I think or thought was the cause. It will require fusing the last 2 vertebrate and tailbone together2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? no3. Had you had any recent surgery? no4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? no5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? reflux6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? yes, several prescriptions for the past 15 yrs. I switched from nexium to omeprazole a couple of months before the twitching started. Interestingly enough, I saw a post by someone from a couple of years ago that said he stopped taking this med and his symptoms dropped down next to nothing. He started taking it again, and symptoms got worse. Placebo affect? Who knows. I didnt take mine yesterday to test this theory, and my symptoms were significantly milder when I woke up this morning. I'll see if there actually is any difference over the next few days.7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. 8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? 9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) no10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? I dont know. My ana titer was 320 and sediment fate was 16. Nuero said all other antibody test were normal (I had 10 to 20 different antibody test done, along with all the other ones from the specialist)
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? If you mean onset of twitching, YES! My calves ached terribly for about 10 days. When that subsided, they started "bubbling"2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? I had cellulitis in my upper thigh 1 month prior. It was treated as MRSA (as a precaution) and I took 2 antibiotics for treatment.3. Had you had any recent surgery? no4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? Again, if you mean onset of twitching, then yes. I had been spinning regularly for 1 year, quit abruptly, pain in calves, then twitching.5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? Diverticulitis?6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? No7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. No8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? no9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) Mother - Psoriasis10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? None known. Very sensitive to cleaning chemicals, fumes.
 
1. Did you notice "muscular" pain or fatigue prior to the twitching? Not that I remember2. Did you have an illness prior to the first event? None3. Had you had any recent surgery? no4. Had you over used the muscles in the affected area prior to the twitching? I had run a marathon three weeks prior to the twitching.5. Do any of you suffer from: IBS, reflux, esophagitis, heartburn, crohns disease/celiac disease? none6. If so, do you take any medication for the above? No7. Females - are you on or have you been on any hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives for an extended period of time. 8. Females - do you notice if your symptoms become worse or more pronounced prior to your period/menses? 9. Does anyone in your immediate family suffer from an autoimmune disorder? (severe allergies/asthma, MS, Lupes, Myasthenia Gravas, Rheumatoid arthritis etc) none10. Do you suffer from allergies or any other minor autoimmune disorder? I am allergic to cats, grass and mold.
 

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