Twitching Arm: Freaking Out

[puregamer2]

Still herre with the twitching.I have had this arm twitch above my elbow where your "flexing muscle" is, and it does this hard jump every few seconds and makes the whole muscle shake, have any of you had this twitching? I was laying on that part of my arm and it started suddently, and hasnt stopped for awhile now. Starting to freak me out even though I've had these twitches for years, but horrible severe the past few months..I feel as I am getting weaker still, but I was slowly feeling better mind wise, now im going back into freaking out with a racing heart once I feel a twitch last more then 10 seconds.I've also had this leg twitch on the side of my thigh, its the muscle connected to your knee, down your thigh, it's been twitching bad for hours now.It's that twitch where it twitches fast, then stops for a few, then starts back. But I can walk to avoid feeling it (it's still there though when I walk) now my concern is this arm..Would laying on it cause the nerve to do this? I've had this similar twitch a few years back and it lasted for a week..but this one is more frequent.I still do believe I have those diseases, I need more convincing..>.< My back hurts really bad from walking after a few, though you guys said sitting bent for hours on the computer, adding up to years, can cause this easily.I'm scared and cant run, because if I start, I feel so weird and I know a simple little jog will make me twitch.I just bent my toes, and my toe twitched, are you guys sure self-inflicted twitches like that are a def. sign of NO als? Some days I can lay in bed and just relax, and some days I come into the house, twitching 15-30 times a second on both sides of my neck and stomach, hot spots possible.Most twitches I've been getting I have been able to go "whatever.." and let it go away after a few seconds. then I get this twitch, 10 seconds later im up and panicing about it.I was able to take my first shower not getting intese twitching (yay me!) but I only used one hand, my other hand was down the whole time, since simple movement causes the muscle connected to my chest and arm to twitch in 5-6 places constant for hours until I relax and calm down. I have been able to cope with those better but this simple arm twitch which is probably no big deal is scaring me.I took a 1.5 mile walk today and only drank some tea, maybe I'm alittle dehydrated from no water the past few days.When I was laying in bed for 15 minutes without moving my legs, I stretched them and they felt soo stiff and they twitched like psycho for a few, not sure why.So cap:Alot of my twitches are self inflicted, by stretching, by moving, by picking up things, simple tasks as that. and most of my other twitches just come every few seconds fwhen im resting.Feet twitch 24/7, horrible to have that when your 15 and scared to even run.Is me getting weaker just in my mind? I cant tell if I am badly, since I can still lift my laptop with 1 hand, but I try not to lift anything due to the simple twitching..To answer my question:Anyone have that simlar arm twitch? Would laying on it cause it? it's every few seconds and it vibrates my arm, along with my thigh starting up randomly while I was sitting down in school, lasting nonstop and still going.Any tips?

 

[Krackersones]

I apologize if I don't remember your full history. I have had much of what you describe for over 17 months and still do. I had all the tests, EMGs, nerve conduction tests, muscle biopsy, so many blood tests that I used up all the blood viles in the lab and they had to stop to get more. When it was over the viles covered a three foot table. My blood lab results are inches think. Still after all this I have no clear diagnosis. So my advice to you is to see a neurologist who specializes in the exact symptoms you describe. If your neurologist has not seen patients with your symptoms you should try to see someone else. When I found a neurologist familiar with my type of symptoms and the many things that could be relevant, I at least felt I was getting the best advice available even if it did not come with a certain answer. I did get the benefit of his experienced opinion that is was not ALS and some ideas of things to take to support nerve and muscle health and to calm the nerves so the symptoms did not interfere with my life.Have you seen a good neurologist? If so, what did he or she say? Do you parents know about what is going on with you? If not, they should.Do not panic. There are many things that could be causing your symptoms. You may get lucky and get a clear, treatable answer. Or you may end up like me or others here who have no clear answer on cause but learn to manage the symptoms.The fact that you have had these twitches for years and can still walk around is a very reassuring aspect of your story.Krackersones

 

[puregamer2]

I think all my symptoms are aiming towards diabetes, which I'm not too happy about.Severe thirstFrequent UrinationFeet and hands tingle Always tiredMuscle twitchingDizzy easily

 

[Smiley20]

twitching and tingling are not a sign of diabetes, more a sign of diabetic neuropathy, which actually can appear in later stages of diabetes.have you lost weight lately? if you really worry about having diabetes you should see your gp, he will take a blood sample and check your urine! i have worked with diabetic children and adolescent for a long time and diabetes is in most cases good to handle and should not limit your quality of life.

 

[Krackersones]

If you even think you have diabetes, you must see a doctor right away. You can go suddenly go into shock, a coma, or die from diabetes if it is not treated. Please do not let this scare you. I just don't want to see you take even the slightest chance with your health with something so easily preventable. Like another poster said, diabetes is very manageable. And you may not have it or maybe you have a type that can be corrected. There is also lots of research (stem cell, etc) in that area so there will probably be a cure shortly.