Muscle twitching and tingling. Motor neuron disease?

Question

Hello doctor,

Six weeks ago, I started to get muscle twitches all over my body and tingling sensations in my skin. This is still happening. I visited my general practitioner (GP) four weeks ago who immediately prescribed anti-depressants. I have suffered from health anxiety for the last seven years. It comes in waves. The GP did not even check me over and told me not to worry as he had no concern. I am worrying about motor neuron disease. However, deep down this is unlikely because someone with this illness could not go to the gym (run and push weights). I would like an opinion from an expert.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of motor neuron disease. You are right to say that this disorder is associated with other symptoms besides muscle twitching. From the other hand it does not cause sensibility problems or tingling. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for possible causes: 1. Vitamin D levels and vitamin B12 levels for a possible deficiency. 2. Blood electrolytes for possible imbalances. 3. Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction. Nerve conduction studies may be needed. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com. In my opinion, there is no reason to worry about MND (motor neuron disease), considering your symptomatology which is not suggestive of this disorder. But electromyography (EMG) (nerve conduction studies) would help to definitely exclude this diagnosis and calm your anxiety.