I researched google for information regarding the hand twitching. As I type I feel the nerve trembling. The results I got say something about carpel. I was told by a doctor a few years ago, there were traces of lupus in my system. There was no follow up. I don't know if the two are related. I lost a grandmother to Parkinson's disease, and I think Huntington. I don't know if the two are genetic. The twitching happened one time a few weeks ago, and again started today. I don't know what to think of it, or should I consult a doctor. It does get annoying when you want to do something. Thanks again.
I seen the doctor today, and she didn't answer me at all. I told her about the twitching and she says it was because I did something different with my hand,so that's the reason for the nerves. I told her other problems I had, she wasn't helpful with it either. She tells me there is no test for checking Huntington's disease, which Im not sure that's what my grandma had. She didn't even insist on a blood test for the Lupus, time for a new doc. I thought I was going to see someone else, but got stuck with her. Why on earth would they tell me its in my blood, but not double check? Stupid quacks! I have good news, the twitching stopped in my hand. Thats Im happy about.
I would look into sequential homeopathy...
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G.
It sounds like you need to see a doctor. No one can know what is going on with you w/o the proper testing. With a family history like yours it is best to see someone on a regular basis. I would not wait another minute.
Hello G.,
You should absolutely seek a re-evaluation regarding the "lupus in your system" and evaluations for your twitching; especially with a family history of Parkinson and/or possible Huntington's Disease (which is genetic).
It is always in your best interest health-wise to treat sooner, rather than later ... or to find out there is nothing to be concerned about and regain your piece of mind.
Best of health to you!
I have a condition called spasmodic torticollis. It took awhile to be diagnosed by a neurologist. You may want to get a full work-up by a neurologist. If it is not neurological, you may consider follow-up with a rheumatologist to check on the lupus.
Definitately write down ALL your symptoms like that and chart them, it will help the doctor.
Given your family history, it sounds like you should see a doctor and try to get a definitive answer about this symptom. (Huntington's is genetic.) Are you treating your depression?
You should consider keeping a medical history/diary where you can make dated notes of your symptoms. Online is easy and fast -- and when you see a doctor, you can print the relevant parts.
With 3 boys, good luck on relaxing.
Hi G.,
I would go see a doctor and find out what is going on then look at finding ways to balance your stress. Most of our sypmtoms comes from the amount of stress we take our body through.
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Dear G.,
You may have a physical problem like muscle/tendon fatigue on your hand from dealing with boys or carrying too much. Or you could have a different kind of physical condition from your obesity...the beginnings of diabetes. If it continues to happen, you might like to check how the rest of your body is feeling...are you dizzy or light headed, or is it just a localized shaking. If it seems to happen when you are doing certain things that is worth noting. If it persists, see a doctor, but at least this way you can say when and how it occurs. Hope you feel better soon! Ev
Hi G.,
Make an appointment with your primary doctor first, who can check to see if it is carpal tunnel or something else (perhaps just muscle twitching from fatigue). Carpal tunnel is due to repeated injury (small, like a carpenter who screws in screws all day and slowly frays the nerve in the wrist as it rubs against the wrist bone over and over - that is carpal tunnel) and lupus is an autoimmune disease, and I do not think they are related, but your MD can help with that. You should also have your MD test more for lupus, you may need treatment for that (and thyroid?).
Based on your family history of Parkinson's disease and possible Huntington's chorea, I would ask your doctor to consider a referral to a neurologist with a specialty in movement disorders. Parkinson's can happen early or late (60's in more typical, but some familial cases like Michael J. Fox (strong genetics) occur early, like 30s). Huntington's onset is more typical in late 40's, early 50's, but has a strong link to depression, which you report having.
I wish you the best and hope that it is just a case of the fatigue that is all-too-common in being a busy mom!
C.
Hi G.,
I think you definitely need the follow up from back when lupus was found in your system (and b/c you are having the problems now). I would press for diagnostic tests, but then stay on top of the doctors as the results come in. An EMG can diagnose carpal, but if you have carpal AND something else as well, your doctor may not press for more diagnostics after getting a dx on the carpal (that's what happened to me and I had something much more urgent than carpal that was left undiagnosed for another 2 years b/c of that 'dropped ball'). Chart your symptoms, keep track of them for your doctor, get appropriate diagnostic tests, and ask to see a specialist -that's what I'd do (and what I wish I had been firmer about 2 yrs ago). It may be something simple to fix, but nothing's simple to fix unless they know what it is first. Stay on top of them -and good luck.
M.
G.,
I know what you mean. My hands still do it if I try the pincher grasp on anything. When you have lupus, your body starts to create your own scar tissue throughout it.
You may have some around the nerve that is causing the twitching. Try massaging it to break down the tissue. It won't feel nice, but it does help. Also, my dr cleaned out the scar tissue while I was having carpal tunnel surgery,
but it left the nerve numb for 2months. It finally came back with the help of physical therapy,and some prolotex gloves that stimulate the circulation in the hands. You also might want to be sure that the lupus has not advanced,
and get retested if you can. Very important to do this, as
lupus is when your own body turns on its organs and attacks them. Your depression can also be related to this as well, it goes with the territory when you have lupus.
Especially since you need to be there for those boys. By the way the symtoms vary greatly from patient to patient,
it all made more sense to me once i looked them up under
webmd.com. Wow, what a way to explain all of those feelings that I had for 7 years. I knew that there was something wrong, I just did not know what. Do not consult a primary care doctor unless they are an internist. Most of them do not know what test to run, or even know what they mean if they do the right ones. Most of us go to a
rheumatologist. Good luck
W.
Been there done that. Are you diabetic? Have you looked into carpal tunnel syndrome or lateral epicondilytus (spelling may be wrong)?
Yes Parkinson's disease is genetic. My grandmother also has parkinsons and my aunt was just diagnosed. So you should definately see the doctor. Make sure they test you for it. Early diagnosis is best with it you will have more options in the long run the sooner they know you have it.
M.
I have the same thing and numbness too at times... I had carpal tunnel in my wrists and shoulder from 911 dispatching,
a friend of mine tells me it's from over straining during the day or from lying on your arm at night..
I haven't seen a doctor - single mom of 5 no time to go...
Don't let the depression take your life away - get out and play with the boys to keep your weight down
First of all, if you are worried, push for more tests. You are a mother of three boys, and as mom's we just do not have the option of ignoring it. Believe me from experience.
I have had spasms, mostly when I type or am weeding, something that is really hand intense, you know what I mean? There are nerves that can be damaged by repetitive motion, and they actually have things to help. So call the Doc, and make them get on it. We are the ones with the burden of our own health care. The doctors are usually to slammed to keep following up. Good Luck!
J.
