
Suggest Treatment For Muscle Twinges, Pain In My Muscles, And Stiff Joints While Having Anxiety Disorder

Question:
I have muscle twinges, pain in my muscles, stiff joints. I suffer from anxiety disorder, and I am an admitted hypochondriac age 51. I take klonipin, Nexium, statins for cholesterol. Of course, I'm worried I have either MS or ALS. During my latest anxiety attack, I had a massive squeezing sensation around my ribs, could that be anxiety or the MS hug? I have no visual problems. My shoulders and hips are more stiff than anything, but I have joint pain in hands, possibly arthritic. The twitches have been going on for about a month. They started in my abdomen, I went back on klonipin, and they quieted immediately, but now they are in my legs and rib cage. The fear of ALS has me practically paralyzed in fear. Before, the twinges in my abdomen felt so strong they were like pregnancy, but I'm not, of course, but that was my fear for weeks until the klonipin quieted it. Now I've moved on to ALS from pregnancy. Is there a definitive symptom we can talk about. I have two college degrees, and they are in a medical field, so I spend hours on Google worsening my anxiety and fear of ALS. Please help me.
I have muscle twinges, pain in my muscles, stiff joints. I suffer from anxiety disorder, and I am an admitted hypochondriac age 51. I take klonipin, Nexium, statins for cholesterol. Of course, I'm worried I have either MS or ALS. During my latest anxiety attack, I had a massive squeezing sensation around my ribs, could that be anxiety or the MS hug? I have no visual problems. My shoulders and hips are more stiff than anything, but I have joint pain in hands, possibly arthritic. The twitches have been going on for about a month. They started in my abdomen, I went back on klonipin, and they quieted immediately, but now they are in my legs and rib cage. The fear of ALS has me practically paralyzed in fear. Before, the twinges in my abdomen felt so strong they were like pregnancy, but I'm not, of course, but that was my fear for weeks until the klonipin quieted it. Now I've moved on to ALS from pregnancy. Is there a definitive symptom we can talk about. I have two college degrees, and they are in a medical field, so I spend hours on Google worsening my anxiety and fear of ALS. Please help me.
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not suggestive of MS or ALS.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, you are most likely suffering from benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS). In BFS, it is usual to have muscle twitchings, which get worse with anxiety.
Pain is likely arthritic, coupled with muscle stiffness. Your symptoms are not suggestive of either MS or ALS.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar
Consultant Neurologist
Your symptoms are not suggestive of MS or ALS.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, you are most likely suffering from benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS). In BFS, it is usual to have muscle twitchings, which get worse with anxiety.
Pain is likely arthritic, coupled with muscle stiffness. Your symptoms are not suggestive of either MS or ALS.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar
Consultant Neurologist
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