Muscle Twitches -ALS?

[Tobinfrost43]

Back in November I had my right tricep start twitching wildly at work. This was after an intense tricep and chest workout after a little layoff from the gym (few weeks off). It lasted for a few weeks going off and on then stopped. In December I started having little spasm/twitches in my right leg and then it bounced to my right forearm, back to my leg and even goes to my back in buttocks. Last week I did a leg workout that I haven't done in months and now I have twitching in my legs and it even tremors in my buttocks but has bounced to my back. It's a heartbeat sensation and very rythmic or like a buzzing rumbling thing. (if that makes sense). Of course I googled symptoms and ALS popped up everywhere and I've been anxious ever since. I even expereinced twitches in my nose...but I've had that happen for years and in my eye. Now I also saw caffeine and stress can cause this and I have both. I drink a cup of Starbucks every morning and then afternoons I use a preworkout drink on heavy lifting days which contain caffeine and promte energy with Beta Alinine. I don't use it much but I wonder if this is a possiblity that my body isn't taking this stuff well and fighting back? Is ALS a concern? I have had a stress with work and home and finances and been very edgy so I don't know. My twitches always go away with movement. As soon as I get up and walk or move around anything they stop.

Any help is appreciated

[Tobinfrost43]

Dr Mathur-

Thank you for your response. A saw a doctor today (not mine but one in the same practice) who said the same as you. He did a few basic test and said he sees nothing to remotely indicate anything neuro. He recommended dropping the supplements and reducing stress along with better rest and reducing caffeine.I already started drinking Gatorade over the last few days and noticed the twitching subsided drastically to where there is almost none. He wrote a script for blood work just to ease any concerns I may have of Lyme or Thyroid issues.

Thanks

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Well, your symptoms do not sound like ALS. In all probability they are due to stress, caffeine, unaccustomed exercise, dehydration and probably electrolyte imbalance. Eat healthy, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly at a particular level and slowly step it up. Reduce caffeine—opt for decaffeinated versions. If the symptoms persist, please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

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