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Aching/twitching tension in the neck!!

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amy75782
amy75782

Hi, for the last few days my neck and shoulders have been really tense and aching. It almost like my neck is twitching and I can't help it. I have health anxiety and I'm worried it's a nervous twitch or something. Probably something else caused by the dreaded anxiety!!!

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  • vijay50750
    vijay50750 amy75782

    Posted

    Dear Amy,

    Sometimes due to lack of sleep even, there is twitching in the muscles, also if you avoid foods like banana, you might be getting your dose of potassium, which can cause unnecessary twitching.

    It's mostly due to Lack of of improper sleep..

    Take it easy hun, all you need to do is a little bit of relaxation. Every day for 5 minutes ok darling....

    You will be fine.

    We are here with you

  • jenn3030
    jenn3030 amy75782

    Posted

    I understand what you are going through... health anxiety is the worse.. in turn the little twinge and pain into something so serious and then my anxiety increases ten fold... I'm here if you need to talk..
  • amy75782
    amy75782

    Posted

    Thank you both. It's like my neck won't relax and I'm thinking about it twitching and making it worse. I feel like it's just one thing after another!
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h amy75782

    Posted

    Hello Amy, I too suffer from anxiety and tension! Have you tried reflexology or aromatherapy? Also a treatment in a jacuzzi! Just be kind to yourself! Regards Amanda
    • amy75782
      amy75782 amanda1827h

      Posted

      I used to see a chiropractor which really helped, think I need to go back. Just so much tension in my neck it won't relax!!!
  • Teasdaler
    Teasdaler amy75782

    Posted

    I get severe neck spasms, as well as hand temmors, muscle aching and twitching as well so know how you are feeling hun and I really do hope you are manage to get this sorted, I am still having to go to the drs to get mine under control as the worse it gets for me, the more anxious I get and the more anxious I get, the worse it gets if that makes sense
    • amy75782
      amy75782 Teasdaler

      Posted

      It feels like my neck is kind of shaking the more I am thinking about it the more it happens. My neck is aching so badly it won't go. What has caused yours? How can I make it stop?
    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h amy75782

      Posted

      Hi Amy,it could be arthritis in your neck.get hold of a wheat pillow.put a few drops of lavender oil on and warm it gently in microwave! Also get a tube of ralgex cream and massage in.hope this helps. Get a pillow esp for sleeping.Google pillow for sleeping.regards Amanda
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