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Posted 10/14/2014 9:30 AM (GMT -5)
Curious what causes the muscle twitching? Is it dead bacteria irritating muscle fibers, or live bacteria irritating nerve endings? Does anyone know?
I am not completely sold on the low magnesium theory as my magnesium levels are high-normal, yet I know some people take magnesium and twitching is gone. . .I also don't have any symtpoms of lyme brain so I don't think it's irritation in the brain causing muscle movement, unless this is my only symptom. Ha.
Posted 10/14/2014 9:38 AM (GMT -5)
I am wondering the same. No matter how much magnesium I take it doesn't seem to make a difference. I also don't have lyme brain issues but have had twitches since all of this started and they still haven't resolved. the only clue to a possible answer is what mt llmd believes. She says that it is one of two things. The bartonella bacteria causing irritation to the muscle fibers or it is leftover nerve damage which can take a long time to heal. Maybe others have some insight?
Posted 10/14/2014 9:44 AM (GMT -5)
My twitching started about 11 years ago, saw a LOT of Dr.s. Finally saw a neurologist that did test, he said it's nerve damage.
Posted 10/14/2014 9:48 AM (GMT -5)
It's a combination of factors but low magnesium levels do contribute to the increase of unwarranted action potentials. Polyamine concentrations get skewed and block sodium ion channels but the main culprit is an inhibition of acetylcholinesterase which causes nicotinic receptor stimulation. If you want to stop twitching, decrease your aluminum levels.
Posted 10/14/2014 10:11 AM (GMT -5)
I have had wonderful luck with magnesium supplementing to get rid of twitching, muscle spasms, etc.  Make sure, and this I have found to be extremely important, that you are taking a good brand of ABSORBABLE magnesium and potassium.  I take a brand called pure encapsulations and and it is magnesium orotate.  Perhaps google it and give it a try.
Posted 10/14/2014 11:28 AM (GMT -5)
I read it was irritation to the nervous system, not just muscular issues.

Over a year ago, I was twitching all over, all the time. One of my first symptoms....
It has resolved about 80% over time...even prior to treatment.

So, it's not necessarily nerve damage, but nerve irritation...that can get better.
Posted 10/14/2014 12:23 PM (GMT -5)
Yes Girlie I believe you're correct that it's nerve irritation. My left eyelid twitches daily and has been for over a year now. My muscles on occasion. I believe it goes along with my neuropathy (tingling/burning sensations). Treat the bugs successfully and it should get better.
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