02-02-2018, 03:44 AM
(01-31-2018, 08:36 PM)thegreaseman Wrote: Hello Rafterman,
Yes, I do experience startling, RAPID (sometimes painful) muscle twitches related to anxiety. Worst part about it is that it hits me in the chest and upper back, so I start panicking about heart problems. Been to a doctor, been to a psych ward. EKGS, blood pressure, many tests and no problems found. I have also experienced an odd feeling like my head jerks foreward with no warning, sometimes happens during a panic attack... Anxiety is a ruthless beast. I also sometimes shake violently but this isn't really a muscle twitch.
So sorry to hear about this, G-man. I can totally relate. I know many who have nearly your exact symptom profile. As you say, anxiety is a ruthless beast. No truer words were ever written. The post below by Nincompoop has great information. I can tell you that it is all correct because I got my education on these matters while spending 2 years getting my ALS dx. Believe me, a person will research like they never have before when they think that they have that. The good news is that no one who has responded to this thread fits the profile for that disease. I am so happy about that. Also, to Nincompoop's observation that anxiety meds themselves can cause fasiculation's...oh so true. I have thread on that. Coming off, going on, or even habituating to anxiety meds, and some AD's, can cause everything from brain zaps to muscle twitches. Thanks to everyone who has posted to this thread. I actually almost didn't start it because I thought that nobody would respond. RM