i had an episode where i had heart pulpitations, hyperventilation, stomach muscle contractions/jerks, a tremor in my right hand. i was told it was just a panic attack but afterwards the muscle jerks and tremor just carried on. so i decided to go a neuro myself and i was told that i have myoclonus (fancy medical term for muscle contractions) and essential tremor. i've many tests done including EEGs, MRIs, an EMG, a lumbar puncture and lots and lots of bloodwork but everything has come back normal. at the moment i'm taking antiepileptics to control the jerks which is working to a certain extent
Hi, Thank you for your question. Usually these kind of tremors or twitches could be associated with fatigue, stress, anxiety or a form of panic attack. Other possible causes of tremors could be overactive thyroid, Parkinsonism disease, alcohol use, certain medications, alkalosis, and low blood sugar. Sometimes previous injury may cause pinched nerve and may be a reason of tremor but this possibility remains low. Therefore, it is quite essential to thoroughly assess the all possibilities here with the help of a doctor. Hope this helps.