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Azusa, CA

Jerking in arms and hands

October 20, 2019
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Members confirmed that jerking and twitching in the arms and hands are common fibromyalgia symptoms, with several sharing their own... Read more

Members confirmed that jerking and twitching in the arms and hands are common fibromyalgia symptoms, with several sharing their own experiences of involuntary movements in limbs and the related condition of restless legs syndrome. Many community members described medications that have helped manage these symptoms, including gabapentin for both pain and restless legs, while one member cautioned that some jerking could actually be a side effect of medications like Cymbalta rather than fibromyalgia itself. A recurring theme was validating the wide range of physical symptoms that accompany fibromyalgia and encouraging consultation with doctors to rule out other conditions or medication side effects.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Absolutely !! I call it my body tourette's

October 21, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

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

October 20, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes that’s all me

October 21, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

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 😘

October 21, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I had it before and it went away. Now it’s back with advingents

October 21, 2019

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