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Why am I having muscle fasciculations and can literally see my muscles moving?

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Dr. Meera Premanand

Published At February 4, 2022
Reviewed AtOctober 6, 2022

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 27-year-old female. I do not drink or smoke. Last year, I started experiencing muscle fasciculations all over my body (face, arms, legs, and butt). I can literally see my muscles moving, but it does not hurt. Also, I occasionally have minor body jerks while resting and sleeping. My arm or leg twitch and jerk a little. Sometimes I wake up due to a jerk or a twitch. Body jerks have intensified after I got COVID three months back. I sometimes feel "pins and needles" in my limbs or back, but never on its own. It happens when I cross my legs in a weird way or when I bend my back. I am not sure if it is related to other symptoms, but I have had bruxism for many years. I grind my teeth every night. Also, I have been working from home (10 am to 4 pm) for three years, so I did not have a lot of exposure to sunlight, and I probably have vitamin D deficiency. I am prone to anxiety and very emotional. I am not sure if it plays a role. My parents do not have any hereditary diseases such as Huntington's, but my maternal grandfather had Parkinson's. I have read it could be electrolyte deficiency, MS, ALS, Parkinson's, chorea, severe anxiety, kidney problem, etc. I would appreciate your opinion, and please advise.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Regarding your concern, and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any serious neurological disorder. I would exclude ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) based on your description. Coming to this point, I would suggest checking thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction, blood electrolytes for possible imbalance, and vitamin D plasma levels for possible deficiency. I would also suggest Magnesium supplements 300 to 400 mg daily and trying to exercise regularly. If the problem persists and all the above tests result normal, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical examination and performing some other tests like nerve conduction studies and an EEG (electroencephalography) in order to exclude myoclonic epilepsy. I suggest you discuss with your doctor the above tests.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Aida Abaz Quka
Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Neurology

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