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UK. Kent

Hello, just been diagnosed this month after 4 years of strange sensory nerve symptoms (tingling burning and electrical current feelings) . I always thought maybe MS but this year they pain joined in and started to struggle at work (carpenter)as it got so bad
I was get bruised muscle feeling and stabbing pains all over with aching joints but the thing that drives me crazy is the muscle twitching.. I can almost block out the rest but that is hard to ignore, any else have the twitching problem? … read more

November 25, 2019
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Members connected deeply over the frustrating reality of muscle twitching in fibromyalgia, with many sharing that they experience constant... Read more

Members connected deeply over the frustrating reality of muscle twitching in fibromyalgia, with many sharing that they experience constant twitching along with tingling, electrical shocks, and burning sensations that can stop you in your tracks. Several members offered practical relief strategies, including magnesium and potassium supplements, Epsom salt baths, muscle relaxers like Flexeril, Topamax, cold compresses, gentle stretching like qigong, meditation with deep breathing, and working closely with pain management doctors to find adequate treatment. A recurring theme was learning to listen to your body, finding creative ways to adapt work rather than abandoning your career entirely, managing anxiety to reduce symptoms, and leaning on community support while accepting help from loved ones during this challenging adjustment.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I've had this for 12 years..it can do very odd random things in the blink of an eye..feel free to contact me anytime with any questions I will help answer if I can..my email is (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators) people do not comprehend fibromyalgia at all including health care professionals...I did know how scary and debilitating it can be..that goes for anyone ever who suffers with this

November 27, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do have occasional twitching, and I hate it! I too would take aches and pains over twitching!,

November 25, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have twitching, tingling, electrical sensations, everything. It started that way. Then the pain, aches, vibrating. All of those sensory symptoms. Thought I had MS too. The twitching has gotten better as my anxiety lessened. I think too there’s a disorder called benign fasiculation syndrome that is just like Fibro. Yes kind of think they are the same. But they are also like Fibro in that they’re feelings that don’t really harm you. Just suck.

January 12, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

If your pain and muscle is treated with adequate dosage it can actually stop to keep very minimal the " Parkinson's mimick" mine is severe, a Dr. controlled for few years after I learned my body limitations that haulted until severe cold or over exurtion to limb. Flexrill a muscle relaxer and your pain managment should be able to get it under control..they just don't like what it takes to help but you wouldnt give a diabetic half meds or heart patient so why us?

November 26, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

The magnesium will help you might want to add some potassium as well. And topamax helps alot with my twitches.

November 25, 2019

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