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MND/ ALS intense fear

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dan20338
dan20338

Hi all

I have been a sufferer of health anxiety on and off for around 6 years. I've convinced myself I've had many different diseases but for the past couple of years, my health anxiety was almost non-existent.

However, fast forward to now and for the past week or so I am absolutely convinced I've got MND. My right foot is almost constantly twitching, sometimes twitching in my right calf and I'm experiencing minor cramping sensations in my right foot. I also feel like my right leg is tighter and a bit weaker than my left. I've had a fear of MND before, but I'm convinced this time I've got it.

Can anyone relate to these symptoms? I'm going out of my mind!

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 dan20338

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    sorry you are scared. however, i have had muscle twitching all over on and off for over 30 years! ive had tightness, and many other s.

    all due to long term anxiety and stress.

    when you worry they’re going to increase.

    My muscle twitching is called benign fasciculation’s. That means they are harmless. my neurologist told me that is not a sign of the beginning of any MND. if it was, I wouldn’t be here.

    It’s really important that you calm yourself down . I know how it feels to lose control of your thoughts, and then fear just takes over.

    if you want to ease your mind, go get checked out. But once you are told that everything is normal, don’t get in the habit of jumping from doctor to doctor. That’s the time you have to really work on managing the anxiety. Get a counselor to help you with that.

    The fact that you have had health anxiety in the past is very telling. In my experience, anxiety can come and go. Along with the sensations. I really think you’re going to be fine but you need help managing the anxiety and stress. And fearful thoughts. Hope you feel better soon.

    • dan20338
      dan20338 jan34534

      Posted

      Hi Jan

      Thanks for your reply. I'm just worried as I'm experiencing minor cramping in my right hand and foot as well as the twitching. Have you experienced similar symptoms?

      I'm trying to refrain from seeing a doctor but I'm so convinced this is it 😩

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