Yearly Neurologist Follow-up, Relapsing

[TheBobinator]

I have my yearly follow up with my neurologist on Friday and am having a terrible relapse. I've noticed the following things this week along with a droopy eyelid I previously mentioned:1) Increase in twitching2) Cramping calves3) Slurring my s's4) Right ankle instability (percieved) along with constant twitching deep in that dimpled area on the top outside of my ankle. 5) Constantly aware of my swallowing/post nasal dripHas anyone else experienced a relapse with anxiety before a follow up? How items about 4 and 5?Also, please tell me I'm a nutjob for somehow being worried after about 18 months of twitching and multiple previously clean EMGs. Wish I could have had a more confident post, for what it's worth I had 6 months of BFS mental relief (i.e. symptoms still there, but faded in the background) prior to this past week.

 

[princessshelia]

I just this week had a swallowing issue -- thought I couldn't swallow properly, had the lump in throat feeling for a few days. And this was right after a neuro appt (because I read one of the posts about bulbar fears!). Sounds like normal anxiety stuff to me. I'm sure you're fine. God bless!

 

[GlowGreen]

Neuro-degenerative diseases don't get worse before an appointment (they just get worse). Anxiety gets worse before an appointment and this causes an increase in 'benign' symptoms (real or perceived).If you disagree with any of the above then yes, you are a nutjob GlowGreen.

 

[TheBobinator]

I don't disagree, but I still think I'm a nutcase. The ankle twitching only happens when I stand up, so it's odd to me, first time that happened. You would think I would be use to new symptoms by now, but that doens't seem to be the case.

 

[EnlgishBirder]

I would try and look forward to the appointment (if you can) and see it as a chance to ask any questions you might have. You could also try and think that between now and Friday that you'll forget about it because you are going to see the doc and if its still there you will be able to get reassurance.It's hard - I've gor an op next Tuesday and my twitching has rocketed. I keep thinking it can't be anxiety but I reckon and hope it is. Try not to worry

 

[TheBobinator]

Update: went well. Clean quick exam. Nuero seemed bored, which is good. Just wanted to run some blood work. Nothing useful regarding bfs besides the standard stuff, anxiety, sleep, etc