Does any body get muscle and twitching all over

Women's health
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I'm 50 menapause no periods 17 months now get twitching and fluttering arm legs chest get nausea some time got health anxiety over thinking the worst all the time doom and gloom hate being on my own x

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I had all of this. Whenever I sat down my shoulders or legs would jerk and twitches out of the blue. I just couldn't control it. I still can't believe it's all down to hormones

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Hi Diane ..you are not alone!! i'm with you!!

I've been suffering with this for about 5 years and the past couple weeks i felt a bit better..boy i was wrong last night i had the worst anxiety attack i thought my throat was closing and my lower back aching  so bad when i got up..i'm so depressed..i think the worst also, anything to do with illness and death i get so paranoid!!! the hard part is that you don't have anyone to share your thoughts with... my children and my husband are fed up listening to me complaining and worrying!!! now i'n worrying about my back and i thing that what brought the panic attack last night...you are lucky at least you are done no periods!!!! i still get them and very painful even after is done still cramping...

hope you feel better soon xxxx

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Hi so glad I always looking at this site thinking I'm not alone with these different and weird going on with my body thank you for sharing

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Thank you anixety started august last year and never been the same since hate it I pray and hope I get back to my old self I get flushing aches and pains I burp a lot dizzyNess not to bad now take care x

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Hi diane,

yes i have them everyday, all over. My twitches started after i had an operation last march, then anxiety hit me. Ive never felt so awful with anxiety, drs dont know why. I have come the the conclusion its hormonal as tests show im menopausal, all other tests are clear. My belly flutters, this is what started first, then twitches, now i have inner trembles at rest, and in the morning i sweat and shake. Now depression from it all, i think drugs from the op triggered it all. Im taking vits, drinking good filtered water, ive lost 16 kilos, no appetite, blah

i hope we can all find some relief soon, best wishes to you.🌷

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I haven't had a period in 17 months. I got terrible anxiety back in October along with the twitches,  hot flashes and belly flutters. I'm just now starting to feel a little better. Not quite myself yet but getting there. I have been seeing a psychotherapist for a couple months now and take Xanax when I get panicky. Haven't worked since October due to the anxiety. Oh and I get terrible indigestion which always makes me feel like it's my heart. Hopefully the hormones will level out soon.

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Yes I get it in my chest and sometimes in my legs. When it is in my chest, of course this sets off my anxiety and makes me think it's my heart. But when I get the same feeling in other areas of my body I realize that it is just my nerves. Another crazy symptom to add to the rest, right? 😩

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Dear diane

Yes I have had the health anxiety, sometimes didn't even want to get out of bed. I had terrible eye twitching and I put it down to perhaps low magnesium as this can cause that, along with painful stiff muscles. The twitching got better when I took multi vits for the over fifties. I can say things do get better and you're not alone on this. I thought I had every illness going it was awful with horrible anxiety and panic xx

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You are not alone. My anxiety about my health is through the roof. I'm thinking about seeing a psychiatrist. I had a physical the other day and my tests were mostly normal. A few were a little off, but I still worry. This new doc refuses to prescribe Xanax or any anti anxiety meds. I will not be going back to her in six months. I think one of the docs got hooked and now they won't let this one particular clinic prescribe anti anxiety meds. I remember there was a time when I didn't worry so much. I want that person back.

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I get the twitching also. Only sometimes and it seems when I am in bed. Also the aches...and of coarse the Anxiety. sad I have been trying to eat really well and take it easy. Your not alone. We are here. smile

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Hey Diane. I have had this too. Sometimes and Epsom salt bath helps

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Exactly!!

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hello....I have recently developed twitching/fluttering muscles like you are describing here, which is what I was researching. How are you doing in your quest to relieve them? I have gone to a nutritionist, acupuncturist and doing yoga. They seem "a little" better.

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I see your reply to this post was 3 years ago, but I am now dealing with this same issue. Looking for support

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This is an interesting thread as I have had bizarre twitching and symptoms for 3 months. its gotten so bad that most days I'm laying in bed or on the couch. Extreme fatigue, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss, brain fog, constipation and muscle twitching- especially in legs and abdomen. I'm only 39, yet I've noticed that my periods have been changing lately as well.

They've ran a million tests and so far nothing extreme is popping up... i feel like im slowly falling apart. Could this be perimenopause? How do i test for this?

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I am not sure of your age, but I'm 53. I'm still having regular periods until last month, missed my first one. I've been having twitching since October of 2017. In my opinion it has something to do with decreasing hormones. I was so concerned for my health that I had a brain MRI and nerve conduction test. My gynocologist prescibed me anxiety meds which I decided against. If you do any research on peri and menopause you will learn that decreasing hormones causes anxiety :( Aging sucks. You are not going crazy. I promise. There are natural supplements that can help.

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I'm 53. Still having regular periods until last month. I've been having the same twitching for almost 3 years now. It seems worse right before Im about to get my period. I really think its due to the decline in estrogen and progeserone. If you do any research this natural decline causes anxiety and we become more uptight about things that didnt bother us before. I was a total basket case two years ago worried I had MS or ALS. Did several tests that came back normal. I'm an endurance athlete with a lot of energy. Staying active, positive and busy are all good ways to get through this awkward scary phase.

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thank you so very much for responding! Actually, I am 56 years old. I am in menopause, had my last period when I was 53 y.o. It helps so much to know that I am not alone in this. Thinking you are, can increase anxiety. Then you have all the commercials floating across the t.v. with terrible diseases. Can I ask what supplements you are referring to? I am seeing a nutritionist and has me on a few. I also take calcium and magnesium, and seeing an acupuncturist and doing YOGA. trying to cover ALL bases :). thanks again

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hello....I am here to talk to. My twitching is mainly in my calves...but I experience what I call "fluttering" muscles in other places. My butt cheek of all things, a place on my stomach, and arms a bit. It's been going on for about 2 months?? I am seeing a nutritionist, have been going to an acupuncturist and doing YOGA. I have a fear of going to the doctor. I always think they are going to try and dig up some terrible disease. So I have been going the holistic route. My nutritionist said I have nervous system confusion, thyroid and adrenal stress. I am taking some supplements now.