I've had a very annoying muscle twitch in my upper arm that started in the night and is still there.
I have BFS and years ago freaked that I had ALS because of it, so I'm no stranger to twitches, (I had a twitchy eylid that lasted for 6 weeks once).
In fact, my body has been popping everywhere over the last couple of months due to the anxiety of all of this.
I was just wondering if anyone else has this as part of PN.

I've also had a weird half numb half tight feeling middle finger on and off over the last 24hours. I'm aware I'm hyper sensitive to anything going on in my body right now. I'm sure I would have shrugged both of these things off before I became so obsessed.

Karen

I use magnesium lotion, and potassium for muscle twitches.

I know new symptoms can be scary, our mind goes everyone with possibilities but sometimes, it's just a twitch. Hope so.

I didn't know magnesium was available in a lotion. Is that Morton lotion Mrs D has mentioned before?
I bought Epsom Salts for my feet today (didn't know it was taken orally for costipation...).

Yes, Mortons Epsom lotion at walmart. MrsD says only put it where the skin is thin for better absorbtion but if I am having bad muscle cramps I will put it wherever needed along with on my wrists. It really does help muscle aches and pains so I think it does get through some. I am on diuretics so I get muscle spasms if I don't take enough potassium supplements too. (along with magnesium)

I dunno anything about using epsom for constipation, never heard of it.

that is an old remedy... historically there may be people who still use it. You have to be very careful measuring it though. I don't think most people can be trusted to use it for constipation, safely.

Just use the epsom salts for soaks. DO NOT use hot water.
And don't put too much in the water either, as it will sting you like salt does. If you use a bathtub, 6 -8 ounces is enough.
2 ounces in a small foot tub. Use lukewarm water and soak for about 1/2 hr.

Now that I have the mortons epsom lotion I find I really use the salts to soak anymore, just easier, faster. Mostly cuz I only enjoy hot soaks and can't do it anymore.

Thanks for that info. I have been using way too much Epsom Salts in my bath. Curious why not in hot water? Before all this I loved Epson Salts HOT baths. Now hot water triggers my symptoms so it's lukewarm for me. Glad to know I shouldn't be doing it since I can't!

I take two Mag64s a day, and it's cut back on my twitching tremendously. Mag64 is the generic version of SlowMag which is rather pricey. I just get the five-pack.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...keywords=mag64

I ran into a problem with muscle cramping when I stopped dairy for awhile. I'm now taking vitamin D and making sure I get enough calcium from food or supplementing on an off day. The Mag64 also supplies 224mg of Ca in two tablets.

Hi Kazzar,

I had the whole body twitching/cramping at the onset of my PN. And went through that same ALS paranoia. I completely understand. But it is one of the seemingly less known symptoms of SFN. And unfortunately, the more you obsess about it, the worse it gets. That is a big reason why I always say that stress reduction is one of the key components to dealing with PN. (Here I'm talking like a long timer, but I've only had this for 15 months now )

Ultimately, I think going through the ALS paranoia was a good thing for me. It made me re-examine every priority in my life. I have had life-long issues with anxiety, but after going through that, I've rarely been bothered by anxiety.

You didn't say if you were taking any medications for your PN. I found that taking gabapentin drastically reduced the twitching/cramping. But it seems like everyone has a different experience with gabapentin, so it may not work the same for you.

Interested in the twitching, my leg, my arm,my thumb and first finger, my knee, over the past weeks I've been ticking and you can clearly see the muscles almost pulsing.
I've been having a really hard time eating for the past week or so.
Tummy twitching actually makes me nauseous and then I get cramps within two hours of eating, then what I've eaten has gone.
I found eating porridge for breakfast is ok if I take it slowly. I'm making soup for trying tomorrow lunch.
I presume the twitching is because of a lack of nutrients, which then makes it difficult to eat, which makes me twitch more.
I'm so tired. It's hard working when all I want to do I'd drink constantly.
Can someone suggest a multi vitamin thing or something that might help?
I'm in the city tomorrow for an MRI, Brain and complete spine. I can call into health shop whilst I'm there.