Ekr4eva 19 Report post Posted May 29, 2019 About a month and a half ago I had probably the worst panic attack of my life. Was diagnosed at 13, now 39. The short story is I had travelled to Florida with my family and friends, and already hate flying. On the morning of the day we were leaving to head home, I lost it. I was in complete and utter turmoil. I was convinced I was dying. The fact that I was not home made it all the more worse for me. I contemplated going to the ER, but then all my friends would know and my family would miss their flights. I was so embarrassed, but so damn frightened. I typically take .5mg Xanax and feel better, but even after 2mg I was feeling no better. I have a 6 year old, 4 year old and 2 year old, and felt like a failure not being able to keep it together. It was utterly the worst day of my life and still feel traumatized by it. Needless to say, that next day back at home I had muscle twitches all over my body. I first assumed it was due to dehydration since I had just been in sunny Florida and not drinking enough water and drinking alcohol instead. But it’s now been a month and half and I still have the twitching on and off. Some days are better than others, but of course Google led me to ALS. It’s like I can’t catch a break and feel like I’m drowning in anxiety and depression. I just started CBT therapy, so hoping it helps some. Also hoping you guys can too!!! Has this happened to anyone?????? Thank you soooo much:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekr4eva 19 Report post Posted May 30, 2019 Is no one responding to this cause they think it could be ALS???????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.Honey 12 Report post Posted May 30, 2019 I get muscle twitches too. Of course I worry about ALS but I think its actually cause my an overactive nervous system. I'm sorry about the panic attack, I can completely relate, especially having your kids with you and not wanting to let anyone down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bin_tenn 1248 Report post Posted May 30, 2019 Twitching alone is not indicative of ALS, as far as I know (not a medical professional here). Search the forum for ALS, and search for twitching / fasciculations. You'll find loads of similar threads, and I'm quite sure not a single one was ever diagnosed with ALS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slttry 3 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 Hi, I had a stressful month of December and started twitching. Last a couple months - went away for a few months and now has returned. It freaks me out but I have no other symptoms. Seems to pop back up during times when I’m stressed and not sleeping enough (I also have a 6,3 and 1 year old). I’ve been freaking out about the als search but I don’t have any weakness so I’m sure we can both crack it up to anxiety Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
