Testing Muscle Twitching Between Thumb and Index Finger

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I know I have posted before with the twitching muscle between the thumb and index finger, but it still looks scary to me. I had normal neuro exam last month, but doctor did not see the twitching finger/thumb muscle. I have heard that this particular muscle is sometimes first affected in als. I don't know how to test the strength of this muscle. Is there anyway to determine if this is benign or pathologic? I first noticed this twitch in August 2005, however it did not become regular until middle of october. I do have other twiches but none as persistent as this one. When it starts twitching it usually last for about 20-30 seconds often times moving my finger back and forth. It sometimes starts spontaneously or after i do something with my hand. It happens several times a day sometimes several time an hour. Does any one know if it is "bad" twitch does it twitch intermitantly or is it continuous? Does anyone know of a website to read about this particular area of twitching?

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The thing you need to keep reminding yourself is that there is no such thing as a "bad" twitch -- at least not as far as anything we personally can observe. The ONLY time twitches are problematic is when they are associated with real, clinical weakness.

So, if you came on here and posted that you could no longer hold your pen to write and had noticed twitches in that part of your hand, I would be worried about you. Or, if you posted that you are having great difficulty getting your key to turn in your door lock, or that you were unable to touch your pinky with your thumb, etc..., I would be concerned for you.

However, what you have posted here today should not be cause for alarm, and your doctor has told you as much. Basso always says it so much better than I can ever hope to, but the fact is, you have to allow yourself to believe that you really are well.

If you ever get to the point where you experience significant weakness, go get it checked out. The fact of the matter, however, is there is pretty much 0% chance that will ever happen to you.

Try not to waste any more of your time worrying about something that is never going to occur.
 
When you look up BFS, the thumb is one of the common places to twitch. It lists, among other areas, the thumb and calves and the most common places for benign twitches to occur. As Miglovis says, it's not the twitches, but the company they keep, if any. Without weakness and normal exams, I am sure you are just fine. I get the twitch there sometimes. It will usually occur in the morning when I am laying in bed and will sometimes move my hand. I know, as it still scares me from time to time, but I am sure you are fine.
 
I have heard that this particular muscle is sometimes first affected in als.

Not sure where you heard this, but this area is listed as the most common benign twitching area other than the calves and eyelids. Mine was twitching just last week. Yes, my pointer finger jerked. I am a 1.5 year veteran.

I would think unless your hand went limp, you have nothing to worry about.

Twithcing also follows weakness in 99% of cases.

Peg
 
thanks for the replies. I will keep believing it is benign. Some post refered to the thumb twitching, but it is not the thumb but the muscle between the thumb and index finger. Thanks again
 
I get the thumb/index finger twitch too.
Mild Though. Seems to affect my right hand more than my left..
I notice it a lot when using my mouse.
 
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