TwitchyTot101
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Great !!!
Now what flavor of Gatorade did you drink? I want to replicate your actions exactly
Now what flavor of Gatorade did you drink? I want to replicate your actions exactly
Replicating Success - Gatorade Flavor
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So far, I drink gatorade everyday and have greatly reduced my twitching to the point it nearly does not exist. I do however, find myself twiching a little after not having Gatorade for a few hours, then I drink it and the twitching goes away again. I drink all flavors, in fact I buy the variety pack at Costco.
TwitchyTot101
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I can see it now.....the camera fades in on a group of us BFS'ers, muscles twitching away and the ad man says.... Do you twitch? Well not anymore, Drink Gatorade !! LOL 
I hope that this works for all of us !!
Good idea on the electrolyte imbalance.
I hope that this works for all of us !!
Good idea on the electrolyte imbalance.
TwitchyTot101
Well-known member
I'd drink swamp water if it can cure the twitches !!!
)orchid2010
New member
Hello! I am new to the forum, but have had diagnosed BFS for over a year. I have had twitching for nearly two years, but spent the first months in an increasing spiral of anxiety, afraid to go see a doctor about it. My best friend finally made me go, and after several tests, my neurologist assured me that I had BFS (NOT ALS, which I was most afraid of). For months after that, my symptoms continued to get worse, with more and more frequent twitching that got stronger as the months went by. I noticed it particulary at night in bed and in the morning when I woke up -- before I was even fully conscious, I was twitching.
I knew it was nothing to be concerned about, but it still bothered my a LOT. Then I found a website that mentioned a link between B12 and nerve function (on a menopause website, of all places), and it said that low B12 could occasionally be associated with twitching. I never found any other web site that could corroborate that, but it seemed worth a try. I started taking a 500 mcg B12 supplement at night, and within 3 days, I noticed less twitching. So, I increased my dose to two vitamins (1000 mcg) at night, and the twitching nearly disappeared. If I stop taking it, even for a day, the twitching returns --- gradually but but steadily increasing to the level it was at before.
Has anyone else ever heard about this link between B12 and reduced twitching? It has been an amazing relief for me.
I knew it was nothing to be concerned about, but it still bothered my a LOT. Then I found a website that mentioned a link between B12 and nerve function (on a menopause website, of all places), and it said that low B12 could occasionally be associated with twitching. I never found any other web site that could corroborate that, but it seemed worth a try. I started taking a 500 mcg B12 supplement at night, and within 3 days, I noticed less twitching. So, I increased my dose to two vitamins (1000 mcg) at night, and the twitching nearly disappeared. If I stop taking it, even for a day, the twitching returns --- gradually but but steadily increasing to the level it was at before.
Has anyone else ever heard about this link between B12 and reduced twitching? It has been an amazing relief for me.
alyLeoNCali
Well-known member
Hey, Ryan, wish I could stay and chat...but I've got to get to the GROCERY STORE for some GATORADE! Will try anything...even swamp water.
One reason I think you may be onto something here - a treatment if not the cause or cure. Many of us deal with messy life stresses and find that a glass of wine helps. Alcohol dehydrates you. Many of us find that a cup of coffee helps. I think caffeine also dehydrates you? Many of us have noticed BFS coming on just as we started a program of vigorous exercise. Exercise dehydrates you. Worth a shot (and I don't mean tequila).
One reason I think you may be onto something here - a treatment if not the cause or cure. Many of us deal with messy life stresses and find that a glass of wine helps. Alcohol dehydrates you. Many of us find that a cup of coffee helps. I think caffeine also dehydrates you? Many of us have noticed BFS coming on just as we started a program of vigorous exercise. Exercise dehydrates you. Worth a shot (and I don't mean tequila).
alyLeoNCali,
Exactly. This all came about when I was thinking about a friend of mine on a recent ski trip. He could not ski after lunch because his legs hurt so bas (he is a healthy 26yr old). He told me that since he started the Atkins diet his muscles would twitch and he would get charlie horses so bad in the morning that he could not walk. He even fell down the stairs one morning. He told me that this had happened since he started the Atkins diet. Come to find out Atkins deprives your muscles of carbohydrates, vitamins, and prevents them from being properly hydrated.
I am not on Atkins but suffer from IBS (I have frequent bowel movements). I noticed that my twitching was much worse after coffee because not only does it stimulate your nervous system it also dehyrdates you. I also noticed that I twitched less when I had some alcohol, but in reality it is more likely that I just noticed my twitching less. However, I also noticed that I twitched more in the morning if I had something to drink at night...probably because of dehydration.
I have a glass of gatorade on my desk as I type this. I drink a ton of the stuff. All I know, is that for the first time in 6 months I have stopped worrying and I finally feel like I can get on with my life. I worried so much, even though my GP looked at me like I was crazy when I mentioned ALS (I am 24 with no weakness but roving aches and pains), and then told me I did not have it without even examining my twitching or reflexes and would not send me to a neuro. She did however test me for lyme which came back negative. My GP always tests for the worst possibilities. She told me that twitching is benign and everyone twitches. Also that anxiety will increase twitching. So I guess I was twitching in part because I was anxious and I was anxious because I was twitching...a horrible cycle.
All I know, is that Gatorade has made me nearly twicth free for a week. When I get twitching, it is usually after not having Gatorade for a few hours. I have cut what used to be a great number of twitches all over to a few isolated twitches.
I don't know how long it will last or if it will work for anyone else. I do know that I am enjoying my twitch free time and I pray that this works to help others.
Exactly. This all came about when I was thinking about a friend of mine on a recent ski trip. He could not ski after lunch because his legs hurt so bas (he is a healthy 26yr old). He told me that since he started the Atkins diet his muscles would twitch and he would get charlie horses so bad in the morning that he could not walk. He even fell down the stairs one morning. He told me that this had happened since he started the Atkins diet. Come to find out Atkins deprives your muscles of carbohydrates, vitamins, and prevents them from being properly hydrated.
I am not on Atkins but suffer from IBS (I have frequent bowel movements). I noticed that my twitching was much worse after coffee because not only does it stimulate your nervous system it also dehyrdates you. I also noticed that I twitched less when I had some alcohol, but in reality it is more likely that I just noticed my twitching less. However, I also noticed that I twitched more in the morning if I had something to drink at night...probably because of dehydration.
I have a glass of gatorade on my desk as I type this. I drink a ton of the stuff. All I know, is that for the first time in 6 months I have stopped worrying and I finally feel like I can get on with my life. I worried so much, even though my GP looked at me like I was crazy when I mentioned ALS (I am 24 with no weakness but roving aches and pains), and then told me I did not have it without even examining my twitching or reflexes and would not send me to a neuro. She did however test me for lyme which came back negative. My GP always tests for the worst possibilities. She told me that twitching is benign and everyone twitches. Also that anxiety will increase twitching. So I guess I was twitching in part because I was anxious and I was anxious because I was twitching...a horrible cycle.
All I know, is that Gatorade has made me nearly twicth free for a week. When I get twitching, it is usually after not having Gatorade for a few hours. I have cut what used to be a great number of twitches all over to a few isolated twitches.
I don't know how long it will last or if it will work for anyone else. I do know that I am enjoying my twitch free time and I pray that this works to help others.
Lee NC,
As recently as May before I really began twitching, I was an avid runner. I would run as much as 50 miles a week and regulalry entered 10k races. I stopped running because my twitching became so bad and also my legs began to ache real funny on occassion.
Last month I started excercising to convince myself that I did not have ALS (on the theory that I could not run if I had ALS because alot of the twitches were in my legs and feet). Anyway, I stopped working out because after running a few miles maybe 2 I began to do my usual stretching. Then my legs began to really twitch (thumpers) and I got scared so I stopped. Looking back at that workout, I also realized that I was barely sweating (a sure sign of dehydration).
I now know that I twitch after excercising because I am dehydrated. I think I am going to go for a run tomorrow and take another step into reclaiming my life.
As recently as May before I really began twitching, I was an avid runner. I would run as much as 50 miles a week and regulalry entered 10k races. I stopped running because my twitching became so bad and also my legs began to ache real funny on occassion.
Last month I started excercising to convince myself that I did not have ALS (on the theory that I could not run if I had ALS because alot of the twitches were in my legs and feet). Anyway, I stopped working out because after running a few miles maybe 2 I began to do my usual stretching. Then my legs began to really twitch (thumpers) and I got scared so I stopped. Looking back at that workout, I also realized that I was barely sweating (a sure sign of dehydration).
I now know that I twitch after excercising because I am dehydrated. I think I am going to go for a run tomorrow and take another step into reclaiming my life.
alyLeoNCali
Well-known member
Ryan:
10K ?!? 50 miles per week ?!? Whoa, buddy, you are out of our league. I only run in case of fire!
Enjoy your run tomorrow. In a well-hydrated state.
Will report on my Gatorade experiment.
--alyLeoNCali
10K ?!? 50 miles per week ?!? Whoa, buddy, you are out of our league. I only run in case of fire!
Enjoy your run tomorrow. In a well-hydrated state.
Will report on my Gatorade experiment.
--alyLeoNCali
Iamnotastupid
New member
Hi Ryan
I'm not very concerned about the twitches that I have as a result of BFS, what I find difficult is the pain.
Does Gatorade take away the pain too?
Thank you, Ian.
I'm not very concerned about the twitches that I have as a result of BFS, what I find difficult is the pain.
Does Gatorade take away the pain too?
Thank you, Ian.
Iamnotastupid
New member
Hi Ryan
How many mililitres of Gatorade do you drink each day? And what times during the day/night do you drink it?
Thank you, Ian.
How many mililitres of Gatorade do you drink each day? And what times during the day/night do you drink it?
Thank you, Ian.
Am very interested in all the excitement about possible electrolyte imbalance ( I have suffered from BFS for 33 years - is this a record?). However, I live in the UK and have never heard of the stuff. Does anybody know what the British equivalent is called and whether I would need a doctor's prescription to obtain it?
Roger
Roger
Hi Roger,
Gatorade is a sports drink. Basically, it comes in many different flavors, and it's non-carbonated. It has extra electrolytes (mainly sodium and potassium I think) to help replenish what the body loses when exercising or when dehydrated.
If you've seen American style football on TV, all the players drink it on the sidelines all the time. Many non-atheletes drink it too. Maybe the UK footballers drink something similar(???) Absolutely no prescription necessary--it's available at every grocery store here in the US.
Hope that helps you out.
Take care!
Gatorade is a sports drink. Basically, it comes in many different flavors, and it's non-carbonated. It has extra electrolytes (mainly sodium and potassium I think) to help replenish what the body loses when exercising or when dehydrated.
If you've seen American style football on TV, all the players drink it on the sidelines all the time. Many non-atheletes drink it too. Maybe the UK footballers drink something similar(???) Absolutely no prescription necessary--it's available at every grocery store here in the US.
Hope that helps you out.
Take care!
aldwinronaldo13
New member
I thought everyone knew about the possibility of electrolyte imbalance. In fact when I told my doctor my body buzzes, first thing he said was possible electrolyte imbalance.