arms, whatever....tonight the top of my foot is twitching and it's made me wonder.....as we've all had it happen before....what is going on that causes them? Anyone know the truth? It's irritating --- ugggggg.
2007-10-29 15:45:05 · 5 answers · asked by butterfliesRfree 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Hi !
I have had that experience often when I am fatigued or tired. I think it is a muscle spasm that seems prone to occur when you are stressed about soemthing...little or small. If you have had very little rest, or you are worried or even work stress...it seems to flare up and show up to affect you. It is very annoying, I agree 100%. try a gentle masage of the area to try to calm and relax the muscles causing the twitching. Hope you get your answer and maybe a way to make them go away. If you can't get any results, call your doctor. They might be able to help. Have a nice day.
2007-10-29 15:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by Pita G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I researched a bit on this question and found that the majority of the people (doctors and specialists included) believe that the most common cause of muscle tics and twitches is stress. Many sites recommended relaxation excercises as a cure to them. Yoga and meditating can both help relieve stress induced tics and twitches.
Also though, there are some warning signs that a twitch or a tic is an underlying symptom of a bigger problem. if you have any of these symptoms or scenarios, contact a doctor.
The straight dope says to contact your doctor if:
- Your condition consists of unexpected trembling movements that occur only when the affected body part is at rest; you need to be checked for the possibility of Parkinson's disease.
- Your tic or twitch is persistent or recurs often; you may be having minor seizures, or you may have a neurological disorder or other condition of a serious nature.
One currently approved treatment for major spasms is the injection of botulinum toxin. This toxin weakens the muscles by blocking nerve impulses transmitted from the nerve endings of the muscles.
http://www.allaboutdepression.com/relax/
Check the above link for some ideas on relaxtion tips and techniques.
2007-10-29 15:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Karma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an irritation of the nerve. I frequently get eyelid twitches. My eye doctor said to put warm compresses on the eye to stop them. While they are very annoying, they are not serious, so don't worry too much about them. They generally go away by themselves.
2007-10-29 15:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A magnesium supplement might help.
2007-10-30 12:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was told a virus.
2007-10-29 15:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by kc40in4d 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋