Question 1

how can i stop the muscle twitching in my leg?

Accepted Answer

Muscle twitching: Your electrolytes should be drawn along with thyroid function tests. An MRI of your lumbar spine should be ordered to evaluate for possible disc disease, along with emg; MRI of your brain may also be warranted.

Question 2

had all over muscle twitching for 4 months. i feel a one-time twitch in one part of my body and then it moves to another. mostly legs. bad or benign?

Accepted Answer

Fasciculation: May be either or both.  Twitching is related to involuntary movement of the muscle under the skin.   The majority are benign and most or all people have at one time or another. It may be associated with diseases of the motor neuron, such as als.  If persisting would have evaluated to a degree that it is concerning would have a neurologic evaluation.

Question 3

can leukimia give you painless muscle twitching in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: This is not an expected symptom of leukemia.

Question 4

hi.i'm 40 year old male the last few months have had painless muscle twitching in my.legs an lost alot of weight had alot of stress could it be stress?

Accepted Answer

No: Its most likely more serious than stress. Need to see a neurologist. It could be a muscle or nerve problem.

Question 5

i am having some muscle twitching for quite some time, probably a couple of months but recently there are more twitching and it is not localized to my thighs or leg anymore. could this be benign fasciculation syndrome? what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

: Skeptical that any neurological disorder is present, and your guess of benign fasciculations is most likely.  Certainly, your doctor could obtain blood studies and check for electrolyte imbalance, but also potential muscle issues.  An examination is key.

Question 6

i recently had two epidural injections for my herniated disk about a month apart for my l5/s1 vertebrae now im experiencing muscle twitching and throbbing not just my legs but arms now is this a side effect or theres something else happening here ?

Accepted Answer

Something else: Epidural injection for L5/S1 problem puts steroid in the very bottom of your spine and it really does not go anywhere else. Therefore, it does not affect the arms. What you are experiencing is not likely from the steroid injection.

Question 7

can cancers cause constant painless muscle twitching in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Not to my knowledge: Most people get these from time to time, but if these fasciculations are suddenly very frequently, it may be worth getting seen for evaluation of possible peripheral nerve disease.

Question 8

can pinched nerves in the back cause muscle twitching in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Yes- it is possible: It depends on what nerves and what muscles.  If you were to say however the twitching is all over, it may not be fair to say it came from the back.  Do you know if you have pinched nerves in the back, or do you have twitching only?  Where is the twitching, and how much is there?  Maybe start by answering those last two questions.  Good luck!

Question 9

have muscle twitching and pain in legs. had same two years ago it went away. i am a nervous persin and anxiety is high.

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation: Pain with muscle twitching usually indicates nerve irritation at peripheral nerve or spinal nerve root irritation.  Please get an evaluation with  rehabilitation medicine specialist or neurologist.  Also may need to have electrolytes checked.

Question 10

what could be cause of random muscle twitching in the hips area that makes me want to move my legs? it happens only when i am lying down or sitting.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: Restless leg syndrome.  This is rather common and can be treated very successfully. See a neurologist, or even a "sleep specialist", get diagnosis confirmed, and then treated.

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How can i stop the muscle twitching in my leg?

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Had all over muscle twitching for 4 months. i feel a one-time twitch in one part of my body and then it moves to another. mostly legs. bad or benign?

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Can leukimia give you painless muscle twitching in the legs?

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Hi.i'm 40 year old male the last few months have had painless muscle twitching in my.legs an lost alot of weight had alot of stress could it be stress?

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I am having some muscle twitching for quite some time, probably a couple of months but recently there are more twitching and it is not localized to my thighs or leg anymore. could this be benign fasciculation syndrome? what can cause this?

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I recently had two epidural injections for my herniated disk about a month apart for my l5/s1 vertebrae now im experiencing muscle twitching and throbbing not just my legs but arms now is this a side effect or theres something else happening here ?

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Can cancers cause constant painless muscle twitching in the legs?

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Can pinched nerves in the back cause muscle twitching in the legs?

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Have muscle twitching and pain in legs. had same two years ago it went away. i am a nervous persin and anxiety is high.

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What could be cause of random muscle twitching in the hips area that makes me want to move my legs? it happens only when i am lying down or sitting.

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