should i see a dr?

[krb]

Hi   I am concerned about a problem I have been having for about 9 months.  I feel like my muscles are shaking and have twitching. Sometimes I wake up because my leg, arm or jaw will be twitching.  I have always been anxious and wonder if this could be anxiety or something else. I also have other twitching during the day in other parts of my body.  I am worried i have some sort of brain disorder.  Any comments would be appreciated.      Thanks so much   KRB

[coy]

I sit and read all of these with some questions of my own.  I have had some similar symptoms with shaking as well.  My had shake very mild like and at times my legs fall a sleep.  I have had blood work done recently with all great outcomes.  Although I am under a great amount of stress as of lately and I have been very fatigued and overworked.  I wonder if a MRI is recommended for me at this time?  I also am curious about my health and if mild pain in the abdominal area has anything to do with this?

[ddcile]

Radiation treatment going well,  a bit jittery and shaky but Ok.
Hope all are Ok out there. Will post more later, but I am soooooo
glad to be able to get this done and get well and get on with my life! If any one needs info on radiation therapy I will be glad to respond. Happy New Year and good health to all!From ddcile

[ddcile]

Any one have had  I 131 radiation therapy for hyperthyroid?
I am going to and would like info from any one that has. Thankyou in advance. Ddcile

[ddcile]

Yes,  I do have graves disease, and radiation treatment is in the future. Serger, did you have that done?( radiation for  hyperthyroid?)  anyone else have it done out there???I am concerned about the after effects. I have read alot about it and know what is going to happen but not how I will feel after  etc.
I do know it takes months to work.  I do not have MS, already ruled out hewwwwwwww, but my immune system is all wacked out, hence the graves. Please let me know and I hope you are feeling better.
Sincerely, ddcile

[Serger]

You all sound so lost and alone, and no we are not hypochondriacs, nutty or anything else - we are sick and need professional help.  The hyperthyroidism problems could end up being Graves disease, especially with the huge weight loss and messed up pupil.  Be prepared for some kind of radiation therapy.  You could also have MS too, and probably a messed up immune system so you are going to react in extreme ways to more or less everything.  Been there done that but the biggest thing is that you have to push to doctors for more time and explanation.  It is also worth noting here that when you present a dr/neuro with "what you think is wrong with you" they often snub you and say you have too much time on your hands and you have been on the web too long.  Demand respect, which is difficult when you end up in tears at each visit, and take a list of prepared notes with you so that you don't lose your thread when you are delivering a theory to them. Take care.

[filaman47]

I just found this site while trying to find out about ALS signs and symptoms.A few weeks ago I began having involuntary muscle twitches in my hands.It would pull my thumb down and sometimes one of my fingers.It has started in my foot, and ocassionaly in my back only on the left side.I also have what feels like a vibration in the muscles of my arms and shoulders. I have'nt lost any strength as far as I can tell but I just feel weak and shaky.I am absolutely terrified I have ALS, my Dr. is running a lot of blood tests, and put me on a pill called "Restoril" for my nerves and anxiety, is'nt helping much though.It sounds like I am not the only suffering with similiar symptoms, so maybe I do not have ALS.I am not having trouble breathing or swallowing and while my legs feel weak I am not stumbling or staggering.Any help or suggestions would sure be helpful. My prayers and best wishes to all of you going through the same thing.