A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ganana Tesfa answered

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

Answered 2/3/2015

3.9k views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ganana Tesfa answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have had sore arms and one sore leg a couple days after carrying water case Have had history of occasional muscles twitches in calves, bicep, thighs and back last 9 years. Occasional tingling In hands same time. Worried about ALS.Healthy 30 yo male?

A member asked:

Worked out yesterday and stood for 6-7 hours for work (which I never do). Last two days my legs have been twitching and pulsing. No pain or anything, are muscles just sore? They dont feel sore from like a workout but maybe standing still?

A member asked:

Muscle twitching (face, legs, random places like knees) fingers move on own, and legs go weak at random times. Also, sharp random pain in buttocks area (on cheek) which may sound weird- but it happens suddenly. What causes this? Only 18 years old?

A member asked:

I'm 22 years old female. I keep clenching my pelvic muscles like kegel. I think it's because of anxiety and stress. Now I'm having my periods and I'm doing it more. Is there any harm in periods to do it? Also I had little pain and twitching in pelvic?

A member asked:

I have small painless muscle twitches almost daily. Only last a few minutes. In eyelid, arms, legs, fingers etc. Changes daily. Possibly lou gehrigs?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

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??

Muscle twitching arms &legs under rib cage, even butt sometimes; don't hurt ; could this be stress? Cant keep l leg still either feel need to move it

Random muscle spasm/ twitch in my biceps, legs, eyelids. They happen for a few seconds. Not everyday but often. Does stress cause it? Do I have ALS?

56 year old male, do drink every night, have high ferritin. Recently find that muscles burn whilst working in workshop, legs cramp,twitching in sleep?

I am 24 year old male with muscle twitching all over my body. Sometimes my shoulder and back get sore. Also, right calf weakness but i am able to walk?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?