Jerking in arms and hands
Answer Summary
Members confirmed that jerking and twitching in the arms and hands are common fibromyalgia symptoms, with several sharing their own... Read more
Absolutely !! I call it my body tourette's
Here are the most common symptoms. In case you’ve noticed some of them, visit a specialist.
FIBROMYALGIA SYMPTOMS
MUSCLE AND BODY
Muscle twitching
Swelling
Morning stiffness
Tender and lumpy breasts
Mild to severe pain which may spread to other parts of the body
PROBLEMS WITH SLEEPING
Fatigue
Grinding teeth
Hypnic jerk (otherwise known as the feeling of falling while sleeping)
Difficulty sleeping/Broken sleeping pattern, you feel very tired and lethargic every morning
Muscle twitching during sleep
SINUS & ALLERGY PROBLEMS
Ringing Ears
Thick mucus
A runny nose as well as post nasal drip
Shortness of breath
Earaches and itchy ears
Sensitivity to molds and yeasts as well as allergies
DIGESTION AND STOMACH ISSUES
Irritable bowel syndrome
Pelvic pain, nausea, abdominal cramps and bloating
Frequent urination
SENSITIVITY AND SENSORY PROBLEMS
Difficulty seeing in night driving and low lighting
Increased sensitivity to climate changes, light, noise, smells, pressure and temperature
COGNITIVE PROBLEMS
Language impairments as well as difficulty speaking familiar words
Poor coordination and balance
Burning and tingling in the upper limbs
Zone out often, short-term memory, difficulty differentiating between some color shades and difficulty with concentration
Directional difficulties, difficulty recognizing familiar surroundings
REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES
Loss of libido
Impotence
PMS as well as other menstrual problems
HEART PROBLEMS
Valve problems
Pain similar to a heart attack
Irregular heartbeat
SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS
Overly-ridged nailsor nails which curve under
Hair loss
Skin which appears mottled, bruises or scars easily
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Mood swings and unexplained irritability
Anxiety, depression, panic attack
OTHER SYMPTOMS
Family history
Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
Sweats
Headaches and migraines
Carbohydrate and chocolate cravings
Vision problems
All of the abovementioned signs can also mean that you have another condition, so don’t be afraid, For example, PMS, cravings, frequent mood swings and headaches don’t only signify fibromyalgia.
Just consult your doctor. Don’t conclude anything yourself.
NATURAL TREATMENT FOR FIBROMYALGIA
THESE ARE SOME TIPS THAT CAN HELP YOU ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA IN A NATURAL WAY:
practice yoga
use acupuncture
try mindful breathing
practice tai chi
go to massages
use anti-inflammatory herbs like for example, turmeric, garlic and ginger
consume organic, whole, anti-inflammatory foods
take magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D supplements
do gentle exercise
Yes that’s all me
Definitely, legs...restless legs syndrome but my arms and hands sometimes do their own thing
I am trialling gabapentin and guess what NO fibro pain or restless legs, sleeping a bit better. Am on 600mgs a day. Went on it for chronic itching (pruritis) still itching but a little stint on dexamethazone gives relief, only on it for 6 days taking 1 pill every 2nd day ahhh the relief...bliss, sadly cannot stay on it as has not nice side effects if I take anymore.
Hope this is of some use to some of you
Xoxo 😘
Yes I had it before and it went away. Now it’s back with advingents