wonder if anyone could help me w/ this

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I have a condition called hypoparathyroidism, it means that i cant'

make the hormone to distribute calcium through ur blood stream. My

calcium lately has been staying around 7 which the dr.s dont like it

usually is 7 but its been that way for so long my muscles twitch. If

ur calcium gets too low ur muscles can stop working and ur heart can

stop. I have been at 4 before w/ little problems which is usually

life threateniing. The problem is they have upped my calcium to 5400

mgs a day normal daily allowance is 1200. Lately I have found my

muscles spasming in a wierd way when i sleep almost like a vibrating

sensation the only way i can relate is that i guess a seizure type

but yet i can feel it happening while i am sleeping. I do get

restless leg where my legs jump off the bed from it but i was

wondering if it could be a seizure. how do you tell if you are

having a seizure during sleep?

I am just curious to know. I dono't knoww how to monitor itbut its a

very odd feeling. I am kinda disoriented but know when it happens.

I do get muscle twitches/spasms in my eyes, and around my mouth

which are common w/ low calcium. I figured since most mito patients

have muscle issues that you may be able to give me some insight.

mom to zach 3 ga2 alexis 5

[Guest guest]

, Do you take magnesium with calcium? They work together synergistically and both are very important for smooth muscle movements and conducting electricity in your body (such as brain messages and the beat of the heart). Not to mention bone structure!

As for seizures, the only way to know for sure is to consult a neurologist and probably have an EEG done. You can remain fully concsious during a seizure, it depends on how much of the brain is misfiring. If only a small area is misfiring, than consciousness may remain intact. HTH

e, Chelsea's mom(nonspecific mito)