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What Causes Unusual Twitching In Legs And Arms?
Hello I am worrying franticall about unusual twitching in my legs and occasionally my arms too. I notice it more at night when I m trying to go to sleep, but have also started to notice it through the day a little as well. Is this because it s on my mind a lot and perhaps the more I think about it, the worse it will seem? I thought it could be RLS, but am terrified it could be something more sinister like MS or Parkinson s Disease...
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hello,
It is necessary consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing some tests in order to investigate on the possible cause underlying your complaints:
- Complete blood count or anemia
- Vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency
- Blood electrolytes
- Nerve conduction studies in order to exclude possible
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. I would exclude MS and Parkinson's disease, because they do not cause muscle twitching.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
It is necessary consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing some tests in order to investigate on the possible cause underlying your complaints:
- Complete blood count or anemia
- Vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency
- Blood electrolytes
- Nerve conduction studies in order to exclude possible
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. I would exclude MS and Parkinson's disease, because they do not cause muscle twitching.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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