Muscle twitching

[coffeegirl1015]

My son, who is 14, has been experiencing muscle twitching in his arms and legs and on occasion his face.  I have contacted his psychiatrist as he is taking Wellbutrin XL and Seroquel.  He immediately reduced his Seroquel.  That action has only slightly decreased his symptoms.  We did discover that this symptom can occur through video game, television, computer use.  He has all but halted all three and it is killing him.  My question is, could this be something to do with the natural growth of a child?  It has been happening for approximately a month now.  I know that my child needs his psychotropic medication in order to maintain an excellent quality of life.  I know he does not need television or video games.  I would appreciate any feedback that can be given on this matter.  I am more interested in natural cures than popping a quick fix pill.  

Thanks,

Coffeegirl

[Carol in PA]

Well, try taking magnesium.  It's alot less expensive than going to doctor after doctor, looking for answers.

Carol

p.s.  Did you look at the articles I posted?

[twilightforever]

im 15 and my chin has been twitching for as long as i can remember. sometimes its really strong and i can feel it but a lot of the time i can't feel it and people just tell me. other people in my family have it too, including my brother and grandfather. i've been told it happens when you're really happy, excited, scared or upset, but i'm not if thats true or not...
other muscles in my body twitch sometimes too... its all very strange...

[Carol in PA]

Coffeegirl:
You may be interested in these articles about the relationship of magnesium to muscle twitching and other symptoms:
Facial and Eye Tics in Children,  http://www.ctds.info/tics.html

The Importance of Magnesium to Human Nutrition
http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/article.asp?PageType=Article&ID=541

Wishing you the best,
Carol