Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
Has anyone had problems with muscle twitching? I remember having a strange pulsating/tingling feeling in my face around my cheeks and nose right before I was diagnosed with graves and it seems to have come back again. Sounds strange I know, but it is driving me crazy especially when I'm falling asleep at night. I have also had random muscle twitching (a normal twitch where you see the muscle move and happens randomly, unlike the feeling in my face which is constant)- the normal twitching is mostly in my arms and legs and has happened on and off since I started on methimazole in June, but has been pretty consistent for the last month. It is not as severe as the scary leg twitching I had when I was in thyroid storm which is a symptom of being very hyperthyroid. Last I checked 4 weeks ago, my thyroid levels are normal. When I asked the doctor about it over the summer he said it was not related and it was stress.I don't feel stressed and never had this before the Graves. So, is anyone else is experiencing either the face twitching or muscle twitching?
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I have got a few times before my RAI treatment. Are you sleeping enough? I tried warm compress and it helped. It probally your nerves acting up.
Happy2chat2u
Try and rest as much as you can. Reduce your stress levels as low as possible. Try relaxation, walking etc. Good luck.
Eyehope
Singersue, I had twitching also. It was in the eyelid area. I would also have tremors at night. I didn't even know that I had them until my husband told me. I notice that when I am feeling stressed they seem to get worse. I try to keep relaxed and avoid anything/anyone that I know upsets me. Since I started taking the methimazole, the twitching isn't as often. I also take prenatal vitamins, evening primrose oil, omega-3 fatty oil, and calcium. I avoid anything that has nutra-sweet, and haven't had any since I found out I have Graves. I read on another web site that some believe that it causes hyperthyroid/Graves symptoms. My Dr. agreed that tremors are caused by the hyperthyroid/graves.
deleted_user
Thanks everyone for your advice. I did a stress reduction program this fall which taught meditation etc. which was helpful. The methimazole has definitely helped although I think now I've figured out that the twitching is worse whenever I have to decrease the methimazole. I'll let you know if I figure anything else out and in the meantime I'll try to relax :)
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