please reply

[emmah]

i have been have problems since oct 07, which started with werid sensation in toe, well that has gone but for the last 3 months i have had terrible aching in the backs of legs, i have seen a neuroglist 2 times and he said i am fine, bloods fine but nobody can tell me what wrong with my legs and why it never goes away, i also have sensation burning type in calfs when the acheing is not present. i a have all over body twiching, which is worst some days more than others. i am worried about asl and ms do you have aching with these. the doctor tested my strenght and he said it was fine. it's just my aching legs. i starting taking calaium and magnisum tablets. please give me some advice could this all be because of anxeity

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

You have just now given me one more symptom of BFS, that is , a worry about ALS or MS. Please relax. The fasciculations of BFS are real contractions of muscle fibers. They can give rise to pain.

In the next few days, try to de-stress yourself. Take some mild anti-anxiety medication if you feel the need.

Regards

[emmah]

thanks for the quich reply, yes a neurological exam was done and he said i was fine, he saw me againg and cheak me again and all was fine. i don't drink coffee or tea, i don't drink or smoke. could the bfs be causing the muscle aches. i am a worrier, iworry about asl and ms

[emmah]

thanks for the quich reply, yes a neurological exam was done and he said i was fine, he saw me againg and cheak me again and all was fine. i don't drink coffee or tea, i don't drink or smoke. could the bfs be causing the muscle aches. i am a worrier, iworry about asl and ms

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

This could very well be due to anxiety. But let us not ignore the symptoms right away.

If the pain in your leg is in the calf, it could be due to either a neurovascular cause (nerve and blood vessel) or a muscle problem. Have you noticed any change in your routine, like more walking or jogging, which might be causing the pain ?

Since your neurologist says nothing is wrong, I guess a clinical neurological examination was done. In this case, a neurological cause looks less likely.

Twitching all over the body is a well known condition called Benign Fasciculation Syndrome. BFS is known to be increased by stress and anxiety. At present, it looks like you have BFS. And the pain can be a part of the symptomatology.

Some patients have benefited from reducing coffee intake. You have to find out what suits you. Start reducing stress in your life. Please share any more thought if you feel.

Regards