I would look at low magnesium.... this is the most common culprit for twitching muscles.

If your twitching and other symptoms are worse when you are hungry, then low blood sugar may be the culprit. These are the two most common triggers for muscle problems.

This is good news for you though, that your brain MRI was unremarkable. Try to focus on that positive result.

Thanks! That's what my doctor said, focus on the positive. I am going through some rough things in my life and I have been really stressed and anxious. After months of anxiety and stress, my symptoms started.

I had my magnesium checked and it was 2.0 (range 1.7 - 2.4). Should I increase my intake?

Magnesium tests are really only valid for very very low levels or very high ones. The mid range does not show much, and does not correlate well to what magnesium should be doing in the cells.

I'd try the Epsom Lotion by Morton's to start. It is really good and works on swelling and pain. It absorbs quickly and will work systemically as well as on the target area.

It is conveniently sold at WalMart for $5.98 for 8 oz. Apply about a quarter's diameter to the target area. A little goes a long way.

I use it on my hands, wrists and inner arms for absorption. It has helped remarkably to lower my high blood pressure too. Once a day is about all you'll need. Soaking in a tub with epsom salts is also relaxing and helps. About 6 -8 ounces in a bathtub and use lukewarm water. Soak about 1/2 hr.

People under stress tend to crave carbs. Try to control that because the insulin spikes and makes stress symptoms worse in the body.

So the magnesium can be absorbed through the skin by the salts? I was not aware of that.

I just got back from WalMart and got the Epson lotion and also the Epson bath salts. Thanks for the advice!

I found that using the Epsom lotion reduced my need for high blood pressure medication dramatically.

I went from 3 strong drugs to one small dose of beta blocker.
(this was after my severe drug reaction to lisinopril).

If you take medication for high blood pressure, check yourself often, within the first week. If you notice this same effect discuss with your doctor, any dose changes. My doctor was really surprised at this simple result. I kept a log for 3 months, in fact of my blood pressures 3 x a day.

I think that the Epsom lotion also improves blood flow to the hands and feet. It is also taking down some of my swollen lymph nodes in my neck.

Koi13,

Sorry to hear that life is hard for you right now. I had parasthesia symptoms explode about 4 years ago when I was taking care of my mom who was dying from brain cancer. Stress can produce some very odd symptoms! I think the best advice I can offer is self-care--healthy diet with supplements, enough water, sleep & exercise. The hardest part is letting time pass to see what your symptoms will do, and keeping health anxiety in check. But focusing on self-care and a negative MRI is the best idea. Take care!

THANKS!

Doc says stress & anxiety can cause muscle twitching, tingling, nerve zaps and a host of other neurological and other non-neurological symptoms.