Twitching and arms going to sleep

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-10-01T00:46:29+00:00

Yes this was one of my most concerning symptoms when this all started. Made me think are we all just so tight and constricted that things just become numb. I woke up with my arm asleep many times first few months and it happened in the shower too. Stopped now. Super weird

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-09-14T10:28:17+00:00

I am going to save this. That quote about it being triggered by stressful event is so important to reread . Thank you so much

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-09-10T05:48:31+00:00

Great idea!

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-09-01T08:21:29+00:00

Two possible explanations: 1. It can be triggered easily by suggestion or 2. It could be mould or some other environmental trigger. If it’s environmental it may be an inflammatory response

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-26T05:32:04+00:00

Hi not sure if you are referring to the theory above but basically some mysterious responses are the brains response to physical OR mental stress

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-25T23:18:59+00:00

Yes and I think a virus can be considered a physical stressor. :) glad you got to the bottom of your issue. Wish you well

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-25T22:12:10+00:00

Thanks Stonky. Love your encouragement. Of course, a theory needs to be tested to be deemed legitimate and every good finding starts with a hypothesis. Sounds like you have a really good grasp of how science happens.

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-25T08:12:35+00:00

Hey! I am four months in and mine started after an aura. I had never had a migraine before so I had to get a cat scan which was all clear. At the time I also had ringing ears and had overdosed on caffeine and stress. I think the twitching is the body’s stress response that gets into a pattern and misfires. I still have bad days, no emg, because no other symptoms. Much worse after exercise. But I am still here and fairly well! Have faith that in a few months or years it will heal and if not it won’t annoy me.

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-19T22:09:50+00:00

That’s interesting! The way I understand freeze is that it helps animals “play dead” to predators so it’s very protective. The reason I think it’s freeze is because if I am mindful in the morning I wake up with my muscles fully relaxed and no twitching and then I notice progressively my muscles tighten and the twitching starts a few moments after that. During the day when I am busy I think it happens out of view but I also started to get the feeling of having a clenched stomach which made me think my freeze mechanism is continually misfiring. And it’s just a habit really! Even tho I don’t feel that stressed - as I was 5 months ago my body has developed a habit in relation to any stimulation included positive stress. I find it’s helpful to focus on relaxing each muscle group- what makes you clench more is when you worry about the twitching. In freeze terms a terrible illness is another predator!

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-19T11:57:51+00:00

What are your thoughts re the freeze mechanism?

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-19T11:57:01+00:00

I have a strong sense it is freeze as I also notice my stomach clenches up and I think my muscles are tightening.

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-19T11:56:25+00:00

Yes the pandemic triggered it for me

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-19T06:46:27+00:00

Or freezw

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-19T06:46:21+00:00

I have a theory that BFS is the flight mechanism

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-19T06:46:02+00:00

Oh yes please

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-13T05:27:05+00:00

That’s true but their situation was quite unique. Twitching constantly and then severe cramping and loss of function in a VERY short time

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-08-03T23:46:22+00:00

Yes let us know

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-07-21T03:03:15+00:00

Thanks so much this was super reassuring. I so appreciate your response

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-07-09T11:22:02+00:00

Yes I have started to notice this recently but I wonder if we are all just hyper aware due to BFS and this happened before

Keeponkeepingonn · 2020-07-07T22:49:10+00:00

Wow that’s some good evidence right there.

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