davide.h 23 Posted May 31 Like occasional muscle spasms. Scared that it's ALS. There's no history of it in my family as far as I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 72 Posted May 31 25 minutes ago, davide.h said: Like occasional muscle spasms. Scared that it's ALS. There's no history of it in my family as far as I know. Are you stretching and getting enough fluids? I have a twitch in my shoulder at night. I can feel the muscle twitch. But, I do have issues with dehydration, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 368 Posted May 31 As I have said in numerous other posts, ALS is an extremely rare disease with only 5,000 cases diagnosed in the USA each year. Compare that with cancer and heart disease, which have over a million cases and their is no comparison. I remember once asking my doctor about a carcinoid tumor and he said I have a better chance of getting struck by lightning. I have also known a number of people who had ALS and occasional muscle spasms were not a symptom they had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 23 Posted June 1 23 hours ago, Ironman said: Are you stretching and getting enough fluids? I have a twitch in my shoulder at night. I can feel the muscle twitch. But, I do have issues with dehydration, too. Been trying to drink more. I'm also not sleeping that well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 72 Posted June 1 3 hours ago, davide.h said: Been trying to drink more. I'm also not sleeping that well. Lack of sleep also make one punchy and jittery. I'd look into melatonin supplements if there is a problem. Hopefully, it's temporary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 23 Posted June 6 My fingers sometimes twitch if I'm typing causing me to misspell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 72 Posted June 7 23 hours ago, davide.h said: My fingers sometimes twitch if I'm typing causing me to misspell. I get that, too, especially while writing. It's like I grip a pen too hard when I write or something. Writer's cramps still happen for those who handwrite lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 23 Posted June 7 7 hours ago, Ironman said: I get that, too, especially while writing. It's like I grip a pen too hard when I write or something. Writer's cramps still happen for those who handwrite lol. But why? Do I need an MRI? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 72 Posted June 7 1 hour ago, davide.h said: But why? Do I need an MRI? Nope, it's natural. It's muscular and deals with use. MRIs wouldn't pick anything up. Neurological stuff is different, too. I think what we have is harmless. Everybody has had writer's cramp at one time or another. The more we write, the weirder it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 23 Posted June 8 It isn't just when I write. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 72 Posted June 8 12 hours ago, davide.h said: It isn't just when I write. It doesn't have to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
