Muscle Twitching

Posted By Ryan  on June 22, 1999 at 09:25:05
I am a 23 year old male with no history of muscle disease in my family.  I have had asthma all my life and have taken Theodur since I can remember (18 years at least).  About four months ago, I had a mild sore throat and started jerking as I fell asleep.  I was concerned when this continued so I went to my doctor and she told me that I was probably just anxious and prescribed a sample pack of Serzone to help me sleep.  She also suggested I get off my Theodur and she put me on Singulair.  Immediately, my blood pressure skyrocketed while taking both of these medications.  I talked to another doctor who recommended getting off Theodur first and then getting on singulair.  I tried that and have not had blood pressure problems since.  The sleeping problem has went away, however, I have noticed constant twitching in my muscles...mostly in my feet and calves.  Sometimes in my biceps.  This happens mostly when I am at rest.  It is sort of like a crawling underneath my skin.  Sometimes I can see it, other times I can just feel it.  The only medication I am on right now is Singulair.  My question is:  Can going off Theodur have this type of reaction since I was on it all my life?  I lift weights and have not noticed any muscle weakness or loss.  Should I be concerned about ALS at such a young age?  I take vitamins every day so I don't think it is a deficiency in Magnesium.  Thanks for any answers you might have.










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