Question 1

can anxiety cause muscle twitches all over body? i am having severe anxiety.
anticonvulsant meds for weight loss.

Accepted Answer

Severe anxiety: Severe anxiety and Anticonvulsant medications can cause muscle twitches all over body.
See your Physician for Balanced Diet with protein, carbohydrates, less Fat, Minerals, Vitamins and Anti-oxidants starting at 1500 Cal/day.
Discuss with Psychiatrist::
•	Stressors of relationships,  parenting, work, finances causing Anxiety
•	Therapy for stresses
•	Ativan or Xanax
•	Breathing Relaxation
•	Yoga

Question 2

can anxiety and stress really cause muscle twitching and soreness throughout the body (arms, legs, shdr, butt)? 
clear brain mri. 
the fear pending the mri results was 6 days ago, can anxty/stress symptoms last this long? (how long hyperstimul last??

Accepted Answer

: Before I would attribute all these symptoms to anxiety and stress I would want to rule out conditions like deficiency of calcium,magnesium and electrolyte imbalance,muscle overuse,muscle fatigue or actual muscle inflammatory disease. A consultation with a rheumatologist or neurologist would be worthwhile.

Question 3

can chronic anxiety over a frightening situation cause all over muscle twitching that can last 2 weeks or more?

Accepted Answer

: Not clear what you mean by "muscle twitching".  Severe anxiety could could diffuse trembling or tremors.  Muscle twitching might imply fasciculations or even myoclonic jerks, which are not caused by anxiety.  Suggest this be handled by an exam at the office of your personal physician.  Best done here via a virtual consult (www.connect@healthtap.com).

Question 4

can anixety or health anxiety cause painless muscle twitching?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Severe anxiety can cause an exaggerated physiological tremor that can resemble twitching.

Question 5

can lack of sleep over one week plus some anxiety cause uncontrollable muscle twitching?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Relax: Very possibly. The stress on the nervous system of the lack of sleep plus the anxiety could trigger an underlying condition that was well compensated until the stress. If the stress is a major factor, relaxation will result in it's disappearance. Still, it is best to have it checked out while it is bad. At least you will know what it is if it should return later. Learn to relax.

Question 6

can stress and anxiety cause severe body soreness, weakness, and muscle twitching all over constantly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, anxiety can: produce such symptoms but so can many other things.  It is important that you see your doc.  If he/she rules out medical conditions please see a mental health professional.  Do not rely on medication alone but learn some self-regulatory procedures like self-hypnosis, self talk changing, etc.  Peace and good health.  Biofeedback may be helpful also.

Question 7

are there any hormone problems that cause physical anxiety symptoms (paresthesia, muscle twitching, jitteriness)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Actually and imbalance of any of your hormones could cause the symptoms, but the most common one would be a thyroid problem.  Talk to your doctor checking your thyroid involves a blood test.

Question 8

can constant anxiety cause muscle fatigue and twitches?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of the most common effects of anxiety is muscle tension.

Question 9

is muscle twitching same as spasm? got cut and after a few days i have muscle twitching and headaches and i'm scared it's tetanus. i have anxiety.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Muscle twitching is not the same as spasm of muscle .With tetanus you  usually get muscle spasm.Your muscle twitching and headache may be due to tetanus or something else . Since  you are anxious and concerned , better consult your doctor, after examining you ,he can decide whether you have tetanus or another cause of your symptoms .

Question 10

off geodon (ziprasidone) 4 months but still have terrible anxiety and occasional muscle twitching.  fluttery feeling in my chest.  will these go away ever?

Accepted Answer

Weaning off meds: One would need more information regarding your condition and why your doctor decided to taper off the geodon (ziprasidone).

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Can anxiety cause muscle twitching

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Can anxiety cause muscle twitches all over body? i am having severe anxiety. anticonvulsant meds for weight loss.

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Can anxiety and stress really cause muscle twitching and soreness throughout the body (arms, legs, shdr, butt)? clear brain mri. the fear pending the mri results was 6 days ago, can anxty/stress symptoms last this long? (how long hyperstimul last??

A member asked:

Can chronic anxiety over a frightening situation cause all over muscle twitching that can last 2 weeks or more?

A member asked:

Can anixety or health anxiety cause painless muscle twitching?

A member asked:

Can lack of sleep over one week plus some anxiety cause uncontrollable muscle twitching?

A member asked:

Can stress and anxiety cause severe body soreness, weakness, and muscle twitching all over constantly?

A member asked:

Are there any hormone problems that cause physical anxiety symptoms (paresthesia, muscle twitching, jitteriness)?

A member asked:

Can constant anxiety cause muscle fatigue and twitches?

A member asked:

Is muscle twitching same as spasm? got cut and after a few days i have muscle twitching and headaches and i'm scared it's tetanus. i have anxiety.

A member asked:

Off geodon (ziprasidone) 4 months but still have terrible anxiety and occasional muscle twitching. fluttery feeling in my chest. will these go away ever?

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