Two days out from grueling weight workouts often results in strange things, like muscle twitching. The nerves that send impulses to the muscles become fatigued as well, which can cause erratic firing of the muscles. The fact that you can see the twitching is NO cause for concern. You can train your mind to accept it, and then perceive it as cool — as in it feels neat when muscles twitch, especially fatigued muscles that are drained from exercise. When my right hamstring was injured from sport, it would sometimes twitch after being exercised, and it sure felt good!
People who suffer from this hypochondria will typically report that one day, a twitching muscle was becoming annoying. The link descriptions clear-out say muscle twitching is a symptom. The person panics and suspects he or she has ALS. The fear intensifies.
This experience is called perceived weakness. It's still twitching a little today. Maybe it was the salt. Usually, we don't use very much salt. That would be such an easy fix! Worth a shot. Doubt it's that: don't they check for high levels of sodium in blood tests? Have never been told to reduce sodium levels, but I have tried many avenues, and am willing to give this a shot, too.
The most recent symptoms included a rash and low-grade fevers at night. Because of the rash, I was referred to a dermatologist, and boy am I glad I was! Apparently, I have had a systemic staff infection: after a DECADE of pain and feeling unwell and god knows how much money spent on alternative therapies, herbal remedies, supplements etc. Now, two weeks later, I feel like I have my body back: nearly complete recovery!!
I have never been more grateful for anything in my life!! My dermatologist doesn't hear me, but I thank him nearly every morning. My joint pain is gone. My energy is returning. I'm more alert. I can concentrate. My memory is improving, as well as my mood it's frustrating to KNOW something is going on and be met with skepticism or treated as if it's all psychological.
The spasms are nearly non-existent--now just occasional throughout the day, and far less intense. I'd say it would be worth getting checked out! Serendipity, he simply looked at it under the magnifying glass andand after hearing about other symptoms, decuced that it was staff. He prescribed a two week course of cefadroxil The rash starts to fade then returns Conclusive diagnoses must be made by studying a lesion tash bump or by doing a nose swab. My doctor did neither since symptoms were improving with medication.
Since I am having problems again, I will request a skin study next visit. I would suggest you request a conclusive test to begin with Someday someone will figure it out! Will experience a permanent recovery rather than subsiding of symptoms just to have them return Interesting to read everyone's experiences. My 9 year old son also has this problem, and it has been going on for 8 months now. Twitching in both forearms.
Sometimes gets better or disappears for awhile, sometimes gets worse. His pediatritian took blood tests and found no problems except potassium was just a little low. He said if it were a serious medical problem there would have been other signs of it, plus problems with weakness or reflexes. He seemed pretty sure it was just anxiety, and after having known him since he was a baby, he was "just that kind of kid" - the kind that gets stressed out easily and worries a lot about everything. I can agree that's true, as he gets older and has more awareness of the world he worries about so much.
The Dr. I've been trying potassium rich foods and magnesium supplements and reduced salt, but so far I doubt it's helping. I hope he doesn't have to deal with this his whole life! I was also kind of a high-anxiety kid, but never had this kind of problem.
Seems like it would be so annoying. I do not drink caffeine, rarely drink alcohol, don't smoke, don't do drugs, was not on prescription drugs. In the past, I did consume large amounts of caffeine and went through a period of smoking heavily. However, as I've said, I've given up those things, and when, on occasion, I have had the rare cup of coffee or tea even decaf , the spasms have worsened.
So it does exacerbate the spasms, but the spasms are not caused by those choices--because I have them regardless. I've noticed that with the increasing wireless technology usage, the spasms have become worse. I really believe it has to do with cell phones, satellites, etc. When there is a reprieve that happens to coincide with something new, I become so excited and hopeful, only to have the spasms start up again.
I've wondered if it has to do with the chemicals plants give out when too many are cut down mowing, hedgetrimming, etc. Or, as I mentioned previously, the electromagnetic frequencies? Or perhaps it's a new parasite or disease that's super contagious??
Maybe something going on in the solar system that our bodies can detect but scientists' can't yet? I don't know, but I sure wish I knew the origin. Then it would be possible to DO something about it. Docs say "all in my head" I feel like clocking them over the head , or "you just have to live with it" Defeatist attitude.
Lets figure it out and do something! It's not the diet or exercise! I can tell you that. What is it?? I'm hoping to find out--and that it's something simple to resolve. I've been through MRI's, CT scans, ultrasounds, x-rays, blood tests, stool tests, just about everything you can imagine. No "abnormalities. In case you check back and read this, don't give up. Take a look at fibromyalgia which includes many of your symptoms.
Be encouraged. I'm praying for you. My forearm spasms began when I started climbing aerial silks again after being ill and bed-ridden for several days. This would qualify as "excessive exercise" based on the causal categories that Matthew stated. Ever since then I've had to take very good care of my muscles before engaging in intense activities.
My left arm keeps twitch every 30 minutes and last about 1 hour and I have not done any lifting or sport yet I'm only 11 and this has Ben going on sense my 19 birthday and it just won't stop it isn't painfully but very noticeable for me and people who look at it I went to the doctor and he said that it is just a little spasm but it won't stop. What shoul I do. Everything He Did , I Did. It Is Really Annoying! Sometimes My Eye Twitches Toooo! I will try more magnesium in my diet too, makes a lot of sense.
Thanks you all. Same symptoms i had written it off as caffine overdose but after reading this i was. In keeping with that idea Try to exercise 30 to 45 minutes per day. Talk to your doctor. Actress Selma Blair's new documentary follows her struggles with MS and the treatments she has used to help slow its progression. We describe common symptoms to watch for. New gene therapy helps children born with a rare genetic disorder called AADC deficiency that causes severe physical and developmental disabilities.
By clicking "Subscribe" you agree to our Terms of Use. We'll be in touch every so often with health tips, patient stories, important resources and other information you need to keep you and your family healthy. Why do my muscles twitch? Have you ever been in a stressful situation and then noticed that your eyelid is twitching uncontrollably? Muscle twitching happens when of small groups of muscles contract involuntarily. The most common muscles that twitch are face, forearms, upper arms and legs.
Normally, nerve impulses get from the brain and reach the muscles to tell the muscles when to contract or move, which helps us perform body movements. A certain amount of nerve impulse is needed at a baseline level to keep muscles healthy.
Certain daily life situations, as well as diseases, can create imbalance in signal transmission brain, spine and nerves or signal reception muscles , which then causes muscle twitching. Stress — Anxiety and stress can cause twitching by releasing neurotransmitters from the nerves supplying the muscles. Also, anxiety can make you hyperventilate, or breathe faster, which changes the ions concentration and pH in your body, and predisposes you to muscle twitching.
To help you sleep better, get up and go to bed at the same time each night. This will help to make sure your circadian rhythm sleep cycle is not disrupted by an irregular sleeping pattern. If you struggle to get to sleep, or wake up regularly during the night, consider trying a sleep remedy like Dormeasan to help you drift off to sleep. Dormeasan is a herbal sleeping aid and is used to restore a natural sleep without the groggy side-effects that can happen with sleeping medication.
Managing your stress effectively will help to control nerve impulses. Exercise, meditation, or breathing techniques are useful tools to help alleviate stress. In addition, herbal remedies can be effective at reducing stress. I'd recommend Stress Relief Daytime which is made from fresh valerian and hops to help relieve mild anxiety and stress. Massage is another good option because not only is it very relaxing, it can also help to soothe muscles and improve blood flow.
If you experience muscle twitching whilst exercising it is most likely that your workout is too strenuous. Therefore, you may benefit from switching to a gentler activity or, at least, reducing the amount of time you spend doing a strenuous workout each week.
Setting aside some time to cool down and warm up after a period of exercise is also really important when trying to control muscle twitching. You can visit our Get Active hub for some simple warm up exercises for any type of sport. Muscle cramps are strong, painful and involuntary contractions of the whole muscle.
Muscle twitches, on the other hand, are not painful and normally occur in muscle fibres rather than the whole muscle. Muscle twitching can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few weeks. Twitches that last any longer than this can be an indication of an underlying health condition and should be checked by a doctor. Usually, however, they are not a cause for concern.
You should consult your doctor if you experience twitching for more than 2 weeks, you have a twitch in more than one place, the affected area feels weak or you think medication may be causing the problem. At a consultation your doctor will discuss the possible causes of muscle twitching, such as nutritional deficiency or dehydration.
They may then organise a follow up appointment if the symptoms have not subsided in a couple of weeks. If symptoms are persistent, and your doctor is unable to determine the cause themselves, they may refer you to a specialist.
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More info. Thigh pain usually originates from a stiff back, unless of course you've overworked the thigh Muscle pain can be caused by a variety of factors so it is important to get a proper diagnosis from Because your symptoms won't sit still, I'd recommend you get along to your GP in order that some As the A.
Foods such as red meat and dairy products and drinks such as caffeine and alcohol can all trigger inflammation which can increase muscle and joint pain. I have read and agree to A. Receive healthy recipes from A. Vogel every month. An introduction to muscle twitching If you've ever experienced muscle twitching, you'll know that it can be a little alarming.
Muscle twitches can be caused by: Poor nutrition and lack of electrolytes Dehydration Intense exercise High caffeine and alcohol intake Poor sleep Stress Medication Smoking.
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