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Posted 9/18/2015 12:45 AM (GMT -7)
Hi everyone,

I'm just wondering how many of you experience frequent muscle twitching? I have noticed over the past few months that I have had very frequent twitches all over my body. My eyelid twitched everyday for one month, now I'm having twitches in my legs, glutes, arms, and abdomen. It almost seems constant and I definitely notice it more when I'm sitting or laying down. I never used to twitch like this before. I don't feel stressed, but I know that can cause twitching. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
Posted 9/18/2015 1:45 AM (GMT -7)
I twitch like crazy. I think that most of us have found that taking pretty high doses of magnesium help with the twitches.
Posted 9/18/2015 11:43 AM (GMT -7)
B12 (methylcobalamin) sublingual, always helped with my twitches.
Posted 9/19/2015 2:29 AM (GMT -7)
CathyA, how do you know how much B12 to take. I also have the muscle twitches.
Posted 9/19/2015 6:57 AM (GMT -7)
I buy the 1000mcg/per tablet and take a couple each day. You really can't overdose on them. I always read that the methylcobolamine is a more absorbable form than the cyanocobolamine form.
Posted 9/19/2015 8:01 AM (GMT -7)
Magnesium helps me significantly. It's funny, it is the one supplement I actually notice when I miss it.

A hot bath in epsom salts and gentle rubbing of legs and arms after helps lessen the effect. I also notice far less twitching when I exercise daily.

Though, my eyelids have been going crazy recently. Not really sure if I can do anything about that at the moment, except deal with the fact that people think I am flirting with them.
Posted 9/19/2015 2:27 PM (GMT -7)
CathyA, do you take the methylcobolamine plus magnesium?
Posted 9/19/2015 4:46 PM (GMT -7)
Yes, daily, I take 600 mg Caltrate Plus, Magnesium Citrate or Malate 200mg, Vitamin D3 4,400mg and the Vitamin B12...each twice a day. The Caltrate and Magnesium help with muscle cramps. But the B12 seems to help the twitches the most. I can always tell when my magnesium is low because I get irregular heartbeats.
Posted 9/20/2015 2:53 AM (GMT -7)
CathyA, do you take a multivitamin? I take MegaFood One Daily. It's suppose to be one of the best.
Posted 9/24/2015 4:25 AM (GMT -7)
Thank you for the responses everyone! I've had my vitamin B12 and magnesium levels checked and both are normal. However, I used to take a magnesium supplement and I guess I did feel somewhat better when I was taking it. I'll start taking it again and hope it helps!
Posted 9/24/2015 12:35 PM (GMT -7)
Magnesium levels inside the cells can't be measured, unfortunately. Sometimes, you just have to take the supplement for awhile, and see if it helps. I've noticed that B12 makes me feel better sometimes, even when my B12 level is normal. I'm convinced that some of us just feel different than others, even if our lab values are normal. It's hard to believe that absolutely everyone can fall into the "normal range" and feel good.
I remember reading once that some well-known fibro doc said that people with fibro seem to get hypoglycemic feelings (sweating, increased heart-rate, etc.) even when their blood sugar is "normal".
This is true for me. I guess I'm just saying don't NOT try something because your labs were normal (providing taking extra isn't harmful).
Posted 9/25/2015 3:24 AM (GMT -7)
Hi Everyone,

about 6 years ago I was diagnosed with fibro, did many hours of research and came up with this. I am almost fibro free now..6years ago couldnt even get out of bed.. I take magnesium and xanax. Fibro is a nervous system disorder and xanax heals the nervous system. Best thing i ever did.. No muscle pain, no twitches everything almost gone..good luck
Posted 9/25/2015 4:04 AM (GMT -7)
Hi, Camarobeth, and welcome! The magnesium is probably what has helped you. Xanax can cause twitching and has an enormous list of side effects. On top of that, it is an addictive medication and you go through withdrawal symptoms if you have used it a long time and need to stop it. So do be careful.

Here is a link about Xanax.

www.drugs.com/sfx/xanax-side-effects.html

It would be good for you to start an introductory thread so our members will know you have arrived! We've got great members who love to help one another. I think you will like it here.

Sherrine
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