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What Causes Twitching And Spasms All Over The Body?

hi. My name is Cathie, i m a 56 y.o. woman, caucasion, obese, and I suffer from Type 2 diabetes x 20 yrs., chronic depression and chronic pain. Lately I can t sleep.[1-2hrs/24 hrs,] my major symptom is a twitchy, spasm all over my body. do you think you could tell me what is happening?
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Hello !
I read your question and understand your concern.
In my opinion the twitchy spasm all over your body may be a disorder called myoclonus or myoclonic jerk.
It may be caused by different problems like : seizures, diabetic amyotrophy or polineuropathy.
It is very common during sleep , in patients with diabetes.
I would recommend to monitor your blood glucose better , and have a Electroneurography and an EEG to exclude the above mentioned disorders.
If I were your doctor I would recommend treatment with clonazepam. It is a very effective drug in this situation. Other therapy I would recommend would be Primidone, Lioresal etc.
Hope to have been of help!
Thank you fo using HCM!
Best wishes, Dr. Abaz Quka
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What Causes Twitching And Spasms All Over The Body?

Hello ! I read your question and understand your concern. In my opinion the twitchy spasm all over your body may be a disorder called myoclonus or myoclonic jerk. It may be caused by different problems like : seizures, diabetic amyotrophy or polineuropathy. It is very common during sleep , in patients with diabetes. I would recommend to monitor your blood glucose better , and have a Electroneurography and an EEG to exclude the above mentioned disorders. If I were your doctor I would recommend treatment with clonazepam. It is a very effective drug in this situation. Other therapy I would recommend would be Primidone, Lioresal etc. Hope to have been of help! Thank you fo using HCM! Best wishes, Dr. Abaz Quka