2006-10-02 08:29:47 · 11 answers · asked by ADH 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It can be lots of things. I would seriously doubt ALS right off the bat. Irritated nerves, muscle cramps, even thyroid disorders can cause this. Don't get too worked up but see a doctor soon.
2006-10-02 08:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by LisaT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motor neuron disease, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease, is degenerative and affects motor neurons in the brain.
The intellect, eye motion, and bladder control are not affected.
Initial symptoms are difficulty in swallowing or talking; in other cases it originates in the spinal cord, causing initial symptoms such as weakness in the extremities.
About 10% of cases are hereditary and it usually develops after age 40; more men are affected than women.
Lack of sleep and stress can cause eye twitching, other muscular twitches / spasms are generally the result of pressure applied due to sitting incorrectly, sleeping in a funny position or sports.
2006-10-02 08:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by pammac2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how long the twitching has been going on, and there are other symptoms. If you think you have ALS, see a doctor asap, there are ways to slow the progression of the disease.
2006-10-02 08:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely - we all get muscle twitches from time to time due to lack of salt or potassium in our diets, lack of sleep and over exercise.
However if the symptoms persist despite eating a balance diet and you notice a wasting of the leg then go to your doctor for tests.
2006-10-06 04:37:02 · answer #4 · answered by talia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a twitch in my eye for about a month now, went to the docs the other day and he said its due to stress. Try the quacks
2006-10-02 08:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by ball_cathie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some thyroid disorders can be cured, but many require lifetime treatment. Learn here https://tr.im/RIr7O
For example, sometimes early stage thyroid cancer can be cured by surgery to remove the thyroid gland, but you will need to take thyroid hormone medication afterwards for the rest of your life. Goiters can also be surgically removed and do not always recur after surgery. In most cases, thyroid disorders need treatment over a lifetime. However, with treatment most people with thyroid disorders can live normal, healthy lives.
2016-04-21 22:41:03 · answer #6 · answered by shira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have this. A muscle in my leg will twitch every now and then, and so will my right eyelid. I'm not sure what it is. I wouldn't worry about it too much though.
2006-10-02 08:35:00 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the other hand, people get twitches all the time and they mean nothing. So don't get all balled up. If you are that concerned, go to your doctor.
2006-10-02 08:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Could be ...or something else.
Sash.
2006-10-04 05:05:27 · answer #9 · answered by sashtou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost certainly .... Look here ---> http://www.alsa.org/als/symptoms.cfm
2006-10-02 08:32:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋