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Posted 3/13/2014 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
I had a bad afternoon today. I posted earlier that I have had some random muscle twitching or spasming in my right forearm (started weights 2 weeks ago) and my arms and legs in general have been like buzzing or vibrating. I am so scared that I have some terrible muscle or neurological disease. My first grandbaby is due in 5 weeks and I'm driving from Washington to Kansas to visit. I'm afraid I won't make it that long, or not be able to drive there and my daughter needs me. I'm trying the breathing, getting distracted, but nothing is working. Help please!
Posted 3/13/2014 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
You are going to be just fine. Think about your upcoming trip and how wonderful it will be to see your grandbaby. For right now, just call a friend. Is there someone you can call and talk to who will provide a distraction. How about taking a warm, relaxing bath? Or even a nice long shower? Starting weights can make your muscles tremble. I really don't think you have some terrible disease. I think it's your new exercise program and your anxiety kicking it. I get the same thing. Why don't you call your daughter just to talk and see how she's doing. Actually talking to someone is different than trying to distract yourself watching TV. You've had attacks like this before and they have passed. This one will too.
Posted 3/13/2014 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Special. I was messageing on FB with my son and a good friend for a.little while and watching TV. I know I just started the weights but have been doing the treadmill since January. The treadmill didn't bother me. Its the arms, mostly the right. It itches offand on to. It was suggested that I try magnesium supplements too since the anxiety mixed with weight could send the muscles into a spasm fest. I bought some tomight and took the first one so we'll see. In the meantime I'm just trying to maintain my sanity and put one foot in front of the other.
Posted 3/13/2014 4:41 AM (GMT 0)
Kansas huh? Fort Riley area?
Posted 3/13/2014 8:45 AM (GMT 0)
Panda,

I posted on your other thread as well. Aerobics won't contribute to twitching, but lifting weights may, but, -- and that's a big important "but" in there, -- that is a HEALTHY sign, and your body is supposed to do it.

Honestly, if you felt "nothing," my personal opinion is that you weren't doing much of anything in the gym with regards to strength training, but rather just doing the treadmill.

If you're working at an optimal level, your body is supposed to have sensations in your muscles. It's a good things! :)




M.
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