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What Causes Twitching And Spasms In Muscles?

I am 20 years old and weigh 115. I have been experiencing some sort of muscle spasm/ contractions which look like mini seizures for almost 3 years now. The episodes start to take place in my foot and then shoot through my body to the point i have no control over what I am doing. The best way I can describe the feeling is an extremely uncomfortable, random, twitching, tingling, painful, miserable experience. It is mostly affecting the right side of my body. Although, both of my feet are very sensitive to touch regardless if the episode is happening or not.. They also are unbearably cold especially at night time. They used to happen especially while I was sleeping where I ve been told to be doing involuntary sit-ups and V-scrunches in agony. When awake I can not walk or move but only hold my leg with my hands while it has it s spasm . I have researched this for so long and there is nothing that fits my situation fully. I finally came up with the fact that seizures is what fits my description best. My neurologist gave me Carbamzepine which is a medication for patients with seizures. The episodes decreased don t occur nearly as often but they are still not 100% gone. I have had sleep tests, EEGs, blood tests, MRIS..You name it i ve had it but everything comes out like nothing is wrong with me….. What could this possibly be?????
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
** It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers.
You might consult your doctor who can order
1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests,
2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels.
3. Serum B12 levels

In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues.


I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Twitching And Spasms In Muscles?

Hello, Thanks for your query. ** It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. You might consult your doctor who can order 1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests, 2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels. 3. Serum B12 levels In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care