constant twicthing all over

i have been twitching and doing different rituals for as long as i could remember ..now that im getting oldier and stress comes more often...my twitching gets so bad and im in so much pain from the constant shaking of my head and twitching my neck and arms ..i feel that i have to do them ..to "protect me " sounds nuts i know but im sure im not alone...anyone interested in talking about this ..facebook me   ***@**** advice for me ?

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Thank you for your question. Although without being able to examine you I can not offer you the specific advice on diagnosis and treatment that you need, but I would try to provide you some relevant information about your health concern.

This muscle twitching 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 viral illness/or long term illness and stress. But sometimes this muscle twitching appears as atrophy and weakness of muscle as well. Most likely cause of this twitching with weakness or atrophy of muscle can be when the nerve supplying to hand/eye muscles is 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!!!