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I have a strong, and persistent twitching in my left calf. Is this a severe neurological condition?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had strong, persistent twitching in my left calf for over a week, sometimes with intermittent twitching in thigh, foot and buttock of the same leg. I am very concerned about this. I had a neurological exam (strength and reflex testing) at my general practitioner (GP), and he sai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that the twitching in this calf could be related to a twisted muscle or a pinched nerve (considering the straining physical activity that you have been doing lately and the falling). I would recommend performi... Read Full »
I am worried about having ALS. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am worried about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). I have had a twitch in my left hypothenar muscle intermittently for three weeks or so. Perhaps a few twitches per hour followed by hours of no twitching. I also have twitches in other parts of my body quite regularly though this one ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Benign fasciculation syndrome, an electrolyte imbalance or thyroid gland dysfunction could mimic this clinical situation. Coming to this point, ... Read Full »
Can twitching in the legs occur due to ALS?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about twitching in my legs. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Muscle twitching can be related to differential medical disorders: 1. Neuropathy (nerve damage) 2. Thyroid gland dysfunction. 3. Electrolyte imbalances. 4. Muscular disorders. 5. Epilepsy (seizures) or central nervous system disorders. 6. Benign fasciculation syndrome... Read Full »
How to manage numbing, tingling and muscle twitching?
Query: Hello doctor, About a month ago, I developed what I thought was a pinched nerve in my neck. I had numbing and tingling in my left arm, and my hand would go numb while sleeping. However, over the next couple weeks, the numbing and tingling, moved to my right arm, then my legs and feet to include musc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question carefully and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of peripheral neuropathy. They could be related to a bulging disc in the cervical vertebral column. That is why it is necessary to perform a cervical spine magnetic resonance imaging (... Read Full »
Is twitching a symptom of ALS?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 42-year-old male and have noticed a twitch under my left eye. It has constantly been twitching for the past week. I do not have any muscle weakness in my hands and legs or any other symptoms. My question is, could this be a symptom of ALS (especially the kind that affects the uppe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms are not suggestive of ALS as the location of the muscle twitching is very atypical of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), and you do not have any other symptoms like muscle or limb weaknes... Read Full »
I had left lower eyelid twitching for one week, and now my whole body is twitching. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I noticed twitching in my left lower eyelid. It twitched for one week, and then I noticed my left calf was also twitching. Finally, all of a sudden, my whole body was twitching. I have had this issue for more than a month. I am worried about it. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and I would explain that there is nothing to worry about as long as there is no muscle wasting or weakness.In my opinion, your symptoms could be suggestive of benign fasciculation syndrome, probably caused by stress and insomnia. I recommend ch... Read Full »
Is occasional twitch in fingers and toes a sign of Parkinson's disease?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old male. A couple of months back, I was diagnosed with a bulging disc in C6 and C7. I had pain and weakness associated with the problem, and after some treatment, the pain subsided. Since then, my left index finger developed a twitch. I am always at rest, and I experien... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you onboard at icliniq.com. I watched your uploaded video (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and would like to tell you that your symptoms are not suggestive of Parkinson's disease. This kind of twitching is usually related... Read Full »
May I know the reason for the twitching in my left side tongue?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing twitching in the front left side of my tongue on and off for two days. What could be the reason? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve (cranial neuritis). I suggest you consult a neurologist for a physical examination and a brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). I would also suggest avoiding hot and spicy food, caffeinate... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation and muscle twitching. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a burning sensation in my left hand and left leg. This sensation stops when I move. I have had some muscle twitching, mainly in the calves. I have taken an EMG three months after the beginning of the symptoms. No denervation or any other sign of ALS was found. Is EMG efficient in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Anxiety may mimic this situation. It is not a nerve issue; it is in half of the body. For this reason, I recommend performing a brain and cervical spine MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and checking thyroid hormone levels. In the meantime, I ... Read Full »
Does muscle twitching along with tingling mean motor neuron disease?
Query: 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.... Read Full »
Answer: 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 ... Read Full »