Question 1

im having a constant neck twitching on left side for a few days now. could this be caused by diabetes? not painful just annoying?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are a number of neck problems like yours, including dystonia, spasmodic torticollis, benign fasciculations, etc.  Not usually directly related to diabetes.  If it does not depart over next 10 days, gets more flagrant, or difficult to control, have your doctor take a look.

Question 2

forgot to ask. muscle twitching on left side of neck. my question is if not related to diabetes what else could it be and will it lead to death? im extremely scared?

Accepted Answer

Muscle Twitching: Muscle twitching is caused by minor muscle contractions in the area. Causes include lack of nutrients in the diet, medication side effects, lack of sleep, too much caffeine/exercise/stress, medical conditions that cause metabolic disorders, including low potassium, kidney disease, and uremia. If Calcium /Magnesium supplement may help. If symptoms continue see a DR.

Question 3

doc suspects diabetes insipidus. symptoms are rapidly relieved by eating salt (dehydration, headaches, twitching, urine output all decrease). why?

Accepted Answer

Not DI?: Diabetes insipidus is characterized by large amounts of dilute urine usually accompanied by very high serum sodium levels. Hydration and replacement of DDAVP (desmopressin) are the treatment. Consuming salt wouldn't help and could worsen the problem.

Question 4

i want to know if i should be worried. my left thigh is numb, left foot hurts, eyes twitching, ect. someone said i should be tested for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy is a: nerve condition that often accompanies diabetes or chemotherapy.  There are times when the origin of it is never really determines.  Please see your doc.  Twitching can simply be the result of low magnesium.  After your doc rules out medical conditions you may want to supplement.  Jigsaw magnesium is a good brand.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

my thigh/legs nerves vibrate, twitching all over body. neurologist did physical exam was fine, i also get some crawl sensation? pee a lot no diabetes

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: For sensory change, continue following-up with neurologist since what you have felt may just represent the beginning of certain neurological disorders, which may evolve over time; besides, watch if what you felt is related with what you consumed. As to voiding often, be checked out if any concern for poor bladder emptying, unstable bladder holding the urine, fluid over-drinking,  food-related ...

Question 6

i got constant eye twitching since today morning. i am worried because yesterday i received pfizer vaccine. i have high blood sugar (6.0) but i am not being treated or diagnosed for diabetes. should i do any blood analysis or consult a neurologist?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely this is coincidental and not a vaccine response.  You might have blepharospasm or orbital myokymia, both of which could be brief and/ or self limited.  If it lasts beyond 3-5 days, consult with an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

why are my nerves always twitching?

Accepted Answer

Nerve dose twitch : Muscle twitches are caused by our muscles tightening up involuntarily in other words  when we're not actually controlling them
muscle twitches can happen for lots of reasons like stress too much caffeine  a poor diet exercise  or as a side effect of some medications
most twitches go away in a few days and are nothing to worry about some time the cause nerve problems or other medical conditions.

Question 8

my question is what causes twitching to occur?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Many reasons to have twitches - from completely normal, to a tired muscle to some serious diseases.  Depends on where the twitching happens and how long it lasts/when it occurs.

Question 9

how come i have twitching, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Twitching?: This term is difficult for us as neurologist it mean different things among which tics? Myoclonus, tremors?Seizures?
So what cause it ?Where?How frequent?Need neurology evaluation--bring video.

Question 10

my kidney feels like its twitching?

Accepted Answer

Rest assured that...: ...your kidney, for as many years as it sits in the back of your body attached to a bladder full of wet urine, perhaps always trying to absorb the shock of your poor posture as well as when your babies were squishing the heck out of them while you were pregnant....that they are not looking to move down the street by jumping out of your body and slithering away. Twitching's for MUSCLES not beans!

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Im having a constant neck twitching on left side for a few days now. could this be caused by diabetes? not painful just annoying?

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Forgot to ask. muscle twitching on left side of neck. my question is if not related to diabetes what else could it be and will it lead to death? im extremely scared?

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Doc suspects diabetes insipidus. symptoms are rapidly relieved by eating salt (dehydration, headaches, twitching, urine output all decrease). why?

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I want to know if i should be worried. my left thigh is numb, left foot hurts, eyes twitching, ect. someone said i should be tested for diabetes?

A member asked:

My thigh/legs nerves vibrate, twitching all over body. neurologist did physical exam was fine, i also get some crawl sensation? pee a lot no diabetes

A member asked:

I got constant eye twitching since today morning. i am worried because yesterday i received pfizer vaccine. i have high blood sugar (6.0) but i am not being treated or diagnosed for diabetes. should i do any blood analysis or consult a neurologist?

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Why are my nerves always twitching?

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My question is what causes twitching to occur?

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How come i have twitching, but nobody else in the family has it?

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My kidney feels like its twitching?

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