Twitching, spazzing,shaking, oh my.?

Question

Hi, can anybody tell me if this is normal? Sometimes, I randomly get a tingle, like a chill down my spine then my arm twitches and spazzes once. It's annoying because it's been happening quite frequently lately.

Also, when I'm nervous or extremely excited about something, my body starts shaking, my teeth starts chattering vigorously and I get muscle spasms in my arms. I can control it but it takes a lot of focus and strength. It's crazy because it happens for the smallest things. For example, when we play competitive memory games in front of class in Spanish, I start having these symptoms. It also happened when there was a knowledge bowl today at school. I remember when I did the spelling bee, I was shaking so badly, I had to play with my zipper back and forth super fast to relax

If anyone could help me and tell me if there is anything wrong with me? Are they nervous tics? See I don't think this is normal. Thank you.

Answer 1

These sort of things tend to happen when a person is self-conscious, and in a situation where they lack confidence, but they can also occur from physiological problems that are beyond a person's control.

The easiest thing to try first is to take at breakfast and dinner a magnesium supplement that you can find at any grocery store. Magnesium is the electrolyte needed for muscles to relax, and weird muscle spasms can occur if magnesium levels are too low. If magnesium is the problem, the symptoms will disappear within a few days. If the magnesium twice a day doesn't work, then don't try taking a larger dose - it means that magnesium is not causing the problem.

If the problem is not caused by magnesium, and you don't think that self-consciousness is the cause, then you may have a type of disorder caused by some sort of chemical imbalance. There are numerous biochemical causes of tic disorders, and many times, the cause is unknown. If you suspect that there is a biochemical basis, then it would be a good idea to visit the doc to see what can be done.

Answer 2

seeing your GP and explaining these symptoms is the only way to get a sure fire answers. Get a diagnosis, a second opinion if neccessary and research your diagnosis before agreeing to take any meds. Most meds for physical things such as yours tend to have worse side effects than cures.