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Are Muscle Twitches And Numb Sensations Concerning For Nerve Issues Like ALS Or MS?
I am having high anxiety these day and on busbar. I am starting to have muscle twitching all over body and then it goes away different places. Also, I feel sensations like I am going numb but am not numb . It goes and comes to differnet places. I also have tightness on arms off and on. Should I be concerned and when is it a nerve problem ? or something like ALS or MS and should be worried. I am also having tension headaches (no pain just facial tightness and contractig on forhead).
Tue, 2 Apr 2024
Hello,
Your symptoms are not suggestive of MS or ALS. Anxiety seems to be the main cause of muscle twitching. Nothing serious seems to be going on! I recommend checking thyroid hormone levels, blood electrolytes, vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms are not suggestive of MS or ALS. Anxiety seems to be the main cause of muscle twitching. Nothing serious seems to be going on! I recommend checking thyroid hormone levels, blood electrolytes, vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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