I am 22 and have been having anxiety and
panic attacks. I also have been having
muscle spasms for about 2 months now. My
doctor put me on Welbutrin for a couple of
weeks and that did not stop the muscle
spasms. I am really freaking myself out
that I have MS or ALS. I don't know what
to do. I feel I can't wait it out because
my mind is always racing about the fact
that I could have a sever neurological
disorder that can end everything that was
going so good for a while. I really want
to just go in and get a CAT scan or MRI.
The muscle spasms are infrequent and don't
always occur. They do happen everyday,
however, it is spartically and more when I
get off of work.
Has anyone had this symtom of muscle
spasms. Sometimes there is even some sort
of muscle numbness and pain, but mostly
just sparatic spasms. I'm not talking
about trembeling or twitching, had that as
well but mostly subsided. These muscle
spasms are running my mind crazy. I got a
promotion at work but keep thinking I
won't be able to do it because I got some
serious neurological disease. Has anyone
had muscle spasms as symtoms of anxiety.
My panic attacks have subsided, but an
still worrying ALL THE TIME that I have a
serious disease. This is among the other
weird symtoms and feelings I have. HELP!
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 03-17-07 21:53pm
I'm sorry you are going through this! My
first question is where are the muscle
spasms? Are they always in the same
location? How strong are the spasms? Do
other people notice or is it something
that you can only feel?
Have you brought your concerns to the
attention of your doctor?
I have muscle spasms in my neck. The are
related to a car accident, however, I have
noticed that when I am stressed out my
spasms can get worse. I am on
antispasmatics. They are very mild and do
not interact with my daily life. So try
not to worry to much ( I know, easier said
than done).
I hope you get to the bottom of things.
Keep us posted!
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Stan
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Posted: 03-18-07 11:28am
Your root problem here may actually be
obsessions. These are treated through
anti-depressants most of the time. Be
careful of reading stuff on the internet
relating to any type of disease because
the symptoms can generally apply to
anything and you'll be looking everywhere
for an answer in no time.
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san54
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Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 227 Location: Virginia
Re:anxiety And Muscle Spasms Posted: 03-18-07 11:49am
And what if you had MS. It is not the end
of the world. Put your mind at ease, go to
a Neurologist and get tested. You can live
with MS. If you don't stop obsessing, you
will make yourself sick.
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Ryanhits
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Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Location: WISCONSIN
Reply Posted: 03-23-07 00:27am
Thank you for the feedback. I have been
taking anti-depresants and things have
been getting better with the panic
attacks, so that's awesome. The
involuntary muscle spasms have resided a
little bit after taking the pills, and
overall felt better. I think I do have an
obsession problem. I never thought of it,
but it is when I'm idel and things fester
in my head. Pretty soon I let it fester
long enough that it creates the panic.
Obviously, lately I have been festering on
the fact that these spasms haven't stopped
after taking the meds and I feel like I
have something more. I feel it in the
head a little bit, but I think that is
just the anxiety/obsession occuring. If
anyone who has been in this situation or
has anything to add I would love the
advise. Thank You, Ryan
