Physical anxiety symptoms - muscle twitches, cramps, weakness

[Rubybleu]

The past week or two I’ve been totally ruled by my health anxiety. I started having a weak feeling in my left hand and arm and something about MND came on TV and now of course I have MND. I’ve been experiencing muscle twitches and cramps/sore muscles, mainly in my calves and forearms. I saw my Dr in relation to this and he tested my reflexes, strength and pulses and all was fine. I keep trying to reason with myself but I just can’t shake this MND idea. It’s ridiculous. My Dr only prescribed medication to take when I’m having a really bad moment but the problem is I’m having these every day for most of the day.

Is anyone else experiencing this type of physical anxiety symptoms? This is all new to me as I’ve never experienced this type of anxiety before.

[AnotherOne12]

Several years ago I went through a 3 month patch of anxiety after some shocking news and jad muscle twitching, random muscle pain, bruised spots that came and went (where there was no bruise), my arms used to ache, my fingers felt tight and weak like nerve damage and I convinced my self of many diseases. They gradually subsided after I came to learn nothing was actually wrong. I kept challenging my thoughts, and I stayed of Google. (That was hard as I always felt compelled to go search compulsively.)

[Rubybleu]

Thanks so much for your response! That is so amazing that you came out of it! It’s hard to see an end point at the moment but you’ve given me hope.

[Rubybleu]

Stan I’m going to copy your response and read it whenever I’m having an anxious twitching moment!

You are right in saying that my body does need fuel to conquer these symptoms because the problem is this anxiety causes a lot of nausea for me and I generally have a chocking phobia so the anxiety, nausea and phobia all contribute to me not eating very much.

My kids are 2 and 4 and both boys so very full on!

I’m going to see my GP hopefully this weekend to discuss possible deficiencies and new medication.

[Zakoza]

@Rubybleu, are you still experiencing these symptoms? I’ve just come across your post today whilst using Google to diagnose my nervous twitches and muscle cramps. I have completely convinced myself that I have MND and it is consuming my life!!!

I feel exactly as you have described and I’m terrified. I’m also hesitant to talk to my dr because I’m sure they will think I’m a hypochondriac!.... last month I was convinced I had a brain tumor and even insisted on having a brain MRI. Exactly as my dr predicted, it was clear. As soon as I got the all clear for the brain tumor I developed new symptoms, weakness in my hand, muscle twitching & soreness and the more I Google the more I obsess over it.

[Bunbun]

I’ve just come across this post and Zakoza I could swear what you wrote I could have written myself!

The EXACT same thing happened to me! I too thought I had a brain tumour and I was so so upset about it, eventually got an mri and it was all clear too and then I started getting muscle twitching, weakness etc and now I’m convinced it’s mnd and I’ve seen my doctor multiple times about it and she assures me I’m fine but I just can’t get it out of my head and I feel like the symptoms are just getting worse, not getting better and I’m just a wreck

[SamzDon]

Wow!

This is exactly what I am going through right now and cannot sleep because I am convincing myself I have MND!

I am extremely anxious and have that skat feeling about me but I also have right muscles and muscle twitches, which in my logic brain assume they are from my body running at such an anxious state and my muscles being contracted all the time.

has anyone on here still got these symptoms and did they go away? I have an appointment with a Neurologist tomorrow.... but now I’m wondering if it is all just extreme anxiety??

[SamzDon]

Hi @Rubybleu

just writing to you to see if you still are having these symptoms?

[Robbie8888]

Hello samzdon I know exactly what you are going through it was the most terrifying thing I went through these were my symptoms, muscle weakness arms and legs, extreme muscle twitching all over my body absolutely everywhere it was so constant, extreme dizziness the list goes on I went to a neurologist and got everything nasty ruled out I convinced my self I was really sick but the fact is anxiety and extreme stress can bring on benign muscle twitches that can last for months it's been 2 months now and I still have a little twitches here and there, but it has improved so much and almost disappeared after I contained my fears. That is really important you must stop stressing and contain your fears and it will gradually disappear or just for the peace of mind go get all the tests done and clear yourself. I did, I had a nerve test and an emg done to rule out the scary stuff you described it gave me the peace of mind I had mri done on my back and brain and a blood test that tested everything there is nothing wrong with doing that for the sake of peace of mind and you will have nothing to worry about other then getting your anxiety under control I really hope I helped you let's win this anxiety battle together

[Robbie8888]

Hey I have had all these symptoms I was so obsessed and it ruined me I just went and done all the test necessary to rule it all out and after you stop fearing I promise you it will eventually subside and disappear it's even 2 months for me i still have a little twitch here and there but it's almost gone go see a neurologist for peace of mind and let's win this anxiety battle together because you are not alone

[TheAnxiousOne]

Hi everyone,

I’m wondering how you’re going with muscle weakness symptoms you mentioned?

I started on some meds about a month ago, and a couple of weeks before that I noticed some weakness in my right leg which now includes my right arm as well. I feel it mostly in my leg and oddly I feel like it’s coming from the joints.

All this started after I had a massive panic attack after my MRI result showed some spots on my brain. I haven’t been able to calm down since then given that one of these spots happens to be in a place where MS spot would be. My specialist reassured me that it’s not MS but to come back in 6 months time for another MRI just to ensure nothing has changed.

I’ve had anxiety for a number of years now. But just recently it all blew up very quickly. Reading about your symptoms has me reassured that this most probably is one of anxiety’s physical symptoms.

Did anyone else experience this muscle weakness and on one side in particular?

Thanks guys