Re: Twitching in the night

[Guest guest]

AJ,

I would think it could be related to a lot of different things......is it

waking her up at night? I have had periods of this myself, but it does subside

for me on its own......it could be the combo of exercise and massage and a need

for vitamins too. The only thing to do is try....what did the therapist

recommend for her? A good natural multivitamin would be a good start.

Hugs,

Sue

[Guest guest]

Twitching and cramps etc can be caused by a deficiency in cell salts

(i.e magnesium, calcium, sodium etc) but cn also be caused by MANY

other things such as neurological/nerve damage, and sometimes for no

apparent reason (like mine, my EEG and EMG were both normal although

the EMG needle insertion into my thigh set off a jerking episode so

the Neurologist got to witness one first hand but didn't seem

concerned, nor recommend any treatment, the only thing he did suggest

was if it didn't get any better I may need a review of tests now that

we have a baseline).

It could be caused by her nutritional problems etc or it could be

just something she has.

Sorry I can't help any more but it could be worth mentioning when you

take her to the doctor (even the gastro etc) to let them know, as it

could be a symptom of something else.

Sharon

> I know we have talked a lot about twitching in the night; but I was

> wondering if this could be caused by starting exercise; and very

light

> massage. That is my guess. But the PT tells her it is vitamin

related.

> Any thoughts?

>

> (btw; this is the same daughter as I mentioned earlier... They cant

be

> related can that?)

>

> Thanks in advance.

[Guest guest]

Twitching any time can be caused by many things - and you have to be

a bit of a detective to figure out what thing(s) may be causing it.

Certainly vitamins and minerals, esp an upset in the calcium-

magnesium-potassium balance can cause it.

I have found several things that can set my muscles to twitching like

when I overuse the computer and the tv and my eyes get tired or when

I do a new exercise - like a whole bunch of swimming - that use

muscles that don't normally get as much activity, or when I've been

releasing long held trigger points - they twitch a couple hours after

release. I've also found that the trigger points themselves and the

surrounding tight fascia can cause the twitching. Several weeks ago

I found and started working on trigger points in my abdomen - those

uncontrollable night time sit ups have decreased dramatically.

Based on what you posted, starting exercise can definitely be the

cause - and when that is the cause I've found that massaging any

tight muscles - gently - working trigger points that might have

developed - gentle stretching of the muscle (not the ligaments) all

help. Also, once the muscles get used to the exercise they will

probably quit twitching (if starting the exercise is indeed the

cause).

Good luc with your detective work -

> I know we have talked a lot about twitching in the night; but I was

> wondering if this could be caused by starting exercise; and very

light

> massage. That is my guess. But the PT tells her it is vitamin

related.

> Any thoughts?

>

> (btw; this is the same daughter as I mentioned earlier... They cant

be

> related can that?)

>

> Thanks in advance.