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    Hand muscle twitching ;/

    Hi all, first time posting.. Been reading posts for a bit though, and like the good feed back here. Since everyone's symptoms is a Lil different I figure I'd throw mine in the ring also.

    A little info about me I'm a 46 male, good shape, muscular work out often with no loss of strength. I'm ex law enforcement and have worked thru 9/11 in NYC
    So I've seen my share of stress. I have always suffered from health anxiety, since I. CAn remember

    It started about 6 months ago my left thumb pad muscle (thenar emenance, I think) started twitching... I do play alot of video games and heavy cell user.. So of course after a few days I Google it.. ;(

    You all know the story then.. Set me off in a panic... Ms for sure.. ALS maybe.... So went to a nuero.. Top one in my area.
    He laughs and says I can tell just by looking at you you don't have Parkinson's ALS or Ms, but I will do all the tests to make you feel at ease. So EMG showed pinched c6 and c7 and carpal tunnel in my wrist. But was no definite that that would cause twitch.. Most CTS sites say no it wouldn't..cause twitch... But it also does get achy and tingly at night.

    Brain mri was clear.. Just some non specific white matter changes.. Usually w age or migraines.. Spine was clear.

    So after a month it kinda subsided a bit, but always felt strange m tingley. And would still twitch once and awile. But kinda stopped stressing about it.

    Now 3 weeks ago.. Other hand, right hand.. Below pinky on the blade muscle of hand.. Has been twitching.. Not 24/ 7 but everyday n more so in bed.. And hold cell up will set it off

    It really has sank me down again but I don't want to fall into that hole again but have no idea now what could be casing this for so long... Pinky side is definitely not carpal tunnel I believe

    Any thoughts? Thanks in advance

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    Re: Hand muscle twitching ;/

    Pinky side can be cubital tunnel, it's the other tendon. It can be aggravated by heavy cellphone use.

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    Re: Hand muscle twitching ;/

    I'd love to believe that, but I'm a very twitchy person... But when they last this long makes me wonder..... :l

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    Re: Hand muscle twitching ;/

    You have had more tests than most people will ever have so I think you will have to accept there is nothing serious going on.
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    Re: Hand muscle twitching ;/

    Yes of course you are right

    I'm just one of those types that likes definite answers as to why... Like I said it's the length of the twitching.
    My mind goes thru like every reason

    But thanks for your positive response, does help

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    Re: Hand muscle twitching ;/

    Quote Originally Posted by Recdog11 View Post
    I do play a lot of video games and heavy cell user.. .. And hold cell up will set it off...
    That's what stands out to me. Cause = Effect. Curtail those activities for a couple of weeks and see what happens

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    Just concerning that's its been almost 4 weeks of on n off twitch in that muscle. I have laid off heavi cell / video games.. Don't matter tho

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    Re: Hand muscle twitching ;/

    Quote Originally Posted by Recdog11 View Post
    I have laid off heavi cell / video games.. Don't matter tho
    Exactly.... sometimes things like that happen, especially as we age. You've been cleared by scientific medical testing so..... I had twitching in my left hand thumb pad for weeks all day. It's gone now... just one of those things

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    Re: Hand muscle twitching ;/

    Quote Originally Posted by Fishmanpa View Post
    Exactly.... sometimes things like that happen, especially as we age. You've been cleared by scientific medical testing so..... I had twitching in my left hand thumb pad for weeks all day. It's gone now... just one of those things

    Positive thoughts
    Really? Makes me feel better! Lol sorry to feel better on your twitch but yea it can be annoying to say the least

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    Re: Hand muscle twitching ;/

    Totally did not want to delete what I just wrote... Ment to edit it anyway

    Side oh hand is still twitching... Not 24/7 but on n off all day
    Now the left thumb pad... My original twitch started again also.. Can almost feel when it's gonna twitch.. Feels like a funny bone feeling.. Especially at night gets very tingly like it going to sleep
    That's also not 24/7 but now I been obsessing with it n watching... Yea bad idea

    Half of me wants to go back to the Dr. But don't want to cause unnecessary anxiety either

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