Muscle Flutters with leg/ankle/foot pain

Hi,

I have muscle flutters/spasms which are mainly in my legs (mainly right one) but also other parts of my body (arms, back, shoulders, hands buttocks). I've had this for a while. I also have pain in my right leg which has been coming and going for about a month and feels like muscle cramp or a twisted ankle (i've not injured it). Yesterday my right foot went numb and I couldn't move my toes, but it is back to normal today. Should I be worried? I am 25, female, and generally healthy.

Thanks

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for your question. This muscle spasm is also called as muscle fasciculation & appears when the muscle contracts on its own (without nerve stimulation).  Most of the times these symptoms occur without any underlying disorder & they are not harmful or may appear after anxiety, viral illness or long term illness. But sometimes this muscle twitching appears after hormonal disorder (esp.thyroid) or as atrophy and weakness of muscle as well. Most likely cause of this twitching with weakness/atrophy of muscle can be when the nerve supplying to body muscles are not functioning properly due to any neurological disorder. If you suffer continuous weakness and notice reduced strength of muscle bulk in areas, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the possibilities here. Hope this information proves helpful to you. Take Care & Regards!!!

[allmymarbles]

Try taking 100 mg doses of vitamin B1.