ok im 16 and for the past few months my arms and legs and just my body in genral have been kinda twitching its not noticable to anyone else but me is kinda like it jumps for a half a second..when i think about it ..it seems to happen alot more..then when im doing something and not thinking about it i hardly notice it all..i went to a neroligist(sp?) and he did like a basic exam and tested my reflexs and other stuff and he said everything was normal...this has been happing for the past 5 months..it comes and goes..im scared i have like als...or ms or something...what could this be if the dr said i was find...also sometimes when im writing or playing a video game my fingers kinda become stiff...im really worried and im freaking myself out
2007-12-06 15:07:43 · 6 answers · asked by Est.1992 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You could be low in potassium...eat a banana every day & see if it lessens.
2007-12-06 15:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by knicname 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I understand it's hard , but try to relax. At 16 bones and muscles are growing fast and sometimes have a hard time keeping up with each other. Its good you got checked out by a neroligist . What was his thoughts as to why? Keep your mom informed as to your improvment or not. You might try a chiropractor. if your out of alinement that could have an effect. I agree to maybe ease up on the video games because of the repeated motion
2007-12-06 23:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fingers become stiff because of a lack of blood flow. This is actually a normal body response (to become stiff). If you continue on a long term basis, you will get permanent damage to your hand(s). Stop your play now and then and rub your hands to promote blood flow. Also, take frequent breaks. When you become stiff, your body is telling you ENOUGH.
The occasional twitch I guessing in normal, and not to worry. Its a good thing you saw a Dr. Follow his advice.
2007-12-06 23:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Rich 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a lack of a vitamin or mineral or stress. I would recommend a good once a day vitamin and some kind of stress relieving ..take up yoga or meditation. If it happens more when you are thinking about it i would say its probably stress. If it doesnt improve you might get a second opinion from a doctor.
2007-12-06 23:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by phantasygirlhfc 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seems like you play alot of time playing video games. Step away from the video game & do something else.
Are you out of shape by chance? Obesity can cause all sorts of issues.
2007-12-06 23:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could just be muscle spasms.
happens to me all the time. You know, it feels like an animal is shivering under my skin..
2007-12-06 23:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by Terence W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋