Muscle twitches, tingling fingers

[LisaNSlo]

I hope I can find some direction or maybe some good input. I have to say that I have had many major changes in the last two years from moving to a job change etc.  I also have thyroid disorder in which the Dr. changed my meds because I have low T3 and T4.  But as of recent, I have had muscle twitching and spasms, and tingling in my fingers.  I have just gotten a huge ganglion cyst on my wrist probably from being at a desk most of the day (job change).  My muscle's feel full of tension and at night I want to kick them to release this feeling. Headaches, achy muscles, brain fog.  But mostly the muscle issue and tingling in my fingers is what I am worried about. I dont need to go thru the web looking for probably causes cause then I let my anxiety kick in and I have the worst disease out there.

[kathlojo]

Addendum: I meant to add that Lyme Disease tests can be inaccurate. A Lyme literate doctor will make a clinical diagnosis on symptoms, with or without positive Lyme test results.

[Msisco]

Could be the simplest.. do you sigh? Have anxiety? Symptoms sound consistent with anxiety

[kathlojo]

I am awaiting my Lyme Disease test results (from Igenex as they have the best sensitivity and specificity testing compared to our tests here in Canada!) and am glad that you posted the above information! A lot of the symptoms on this site are symptoms of Lyme Disease and the earlier the treatment the better. The general population is not well enough informed about Lyme and how quickly that it is spreading.

[Cndrla0812]

I too am a web surfer.  My reason is that I don't have any health insurance, so I can't have most of the tests done that I feel I should, because I can't pay for them.  I make too much to qualify for aid, but I'm making so many payments on doctor bills every month.  I know we need to relax and not stress when we surf and see all these things that could be wrong with us, but what other choice do we have? And I think all this info would make anyone anxious.  But I think we all do the best we can under the circumstances, so hang in there guys and keep trying.  I actually did find useful info to discuss with my doctor that he didn't bring up, so surfing can be helpful. I have a stupid low grade fever all the time, and we can't find anything or get to the bottom of it.  But we keep trying.   Good luck to all of you, hope you can get to the bottom of things.

[ponies]

Hi I am 27 and like you have looked through the internet at possible diseases its sent me mad, crying panicking. I have history of nausea and anxiety, 3 weeks ago acing weak legs sometimes cant walk on diazapam which calms me. I am known as a worrying stress head. Undergoing blood test at moment and hopefully see a nuerologist. Stop looking on the net, if you will, i will!!! Hope you get your diagnosis

[Shanghai SD]

Sounds very much like Lyme Disease
Here's a symptoms list for you taken from what has been said from others many times!

Musculoskeletal System
Joint pain or swelling or tenderness
Stiffness of joints, back, neck
Muscle pain or cramps
Bone pain

Neurological System
Tremors or unexplained shaking (especially at night)
Burning or stabbing sensations in the body
Weakness or partial paralysis/stroke-like symptoms
Pressure in the head
Numbness in body, tingling, pinpricks
Poor balance, dizziness, difficulty walking
Increased motion sickness
Lightheadedness, wooziness
Sudden jerking of fingers or entire limbs
Pain in spinal column

General Well-being
Unexplained weight gain, loss
Extreme fatigue
Swollen glands
Unexplained fevers (high or low grade)
Continual infections (sinus, kidney, eye, etc.)
Symptoms seem to change, come and go
Pain migrates (moves) to different body parts
Early on, experienced a "flu-like" illness, after which you have not since felt well. (If it was mild, you may not even recall this.)

Eyes/Vision
Double, blurry or dim vision
Increased floating spots
Pain in/behind eyes, or swelling around eyes
Over sensitivity to light
Flashing lights
Optic neuritis

Ears/Hearing
Decreased hearing in one or both ears
Buzzing or clicking noises in ears
Pain in ears or sound sensitivity
Ringing in one or both ears
Pressure or feeling of fullness in ears

Digestive and Excretory Systems
Diarrhea, irritable bowel
Constipation
Irritable bladder (trouble starting, stopping)
Frequent urination that is not normal
Upset stomach (nausea or pain)

Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
Shortness of breath, cough
Chest pain or rib soreness
Night sweats or unexplained chills
Heart palpitations or extra beats
Heart blockage

Psychological well-being
Mood swings, irritability, rage
Unusual depression
Disorientation (getting or feeling lost)
Feeling as if you are losing your mind
Overemotional reactions, crying easily
Too much sleep, or insomnia
Difficulty falling or staying asleep

Mental Capability
Memory loss (short or long term)
Confusion, difficulty in thinking, brain fog
Difficulty with concentration or reading
Going to the wrong place
Speech difficulty (slurred or slow)
Stammering speech
Forgetting how to perform simple tasks

Head, Face, Neck
Unexplained hair loss
Headaches, mild or severe
Twitching of facial or other muscles
Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy)
Tingling of nose, cheek or face
Stiff or painful neck or creaking
Jaw pain or stiffness
TMJ – sudden onset, jaw spasms
Sore throat, hoarseness
Loss of sense of taste
Difficulty swallowing, throat spasms

Females only:
Unexplained menstrual pain, irregularity
Unexplained breast pain, discharge

Males only:
Testicular or pelvic pain

LYME FACTS
1. You do not have to recall a bite or have gotten the target rash to have Lyme disease. Less than 50% of people with Lyme do.
2. The tick that carries Lyme is as small as the period at the end of this sentence and their nymphs are nearly microscopic. Ticks are on the move at 35

[rita59]

i agree with you that "web searching" is the worst. And i also learned that little knowledge is dangerous. Inregards to your symptoms i think you should re-evaluate your thyroid function cause the same thing happened to my mom and they needed to change her thyroid meds. Another thing that might cause these is stress....you can't imagine the things that stress can do to your body.
Hope you feel better and stay positive