You know those nerve twitches, the neurologists call them fasciculations. I've had my ring finger twitching like mad off and on all day today and it is driving me nuts.
Does anyone have any ideas of how to stop it? Anything at all that helps? It reminds me of the hiccups, they come on for no apparent reason and go away when they are good and ready.
Nancy
fasciculations
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Kath
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
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Re: fasciculations
Nancy
I never heard of this before. I have had a mild twitch in my fingers but never anything like that!
How about using your parafin bath maybe the warm wax will help sooth your nerve.
Kath
I never heard of this before. I have had a mild twitch in my fingers but never anything like that!
How about using your parafin bath maybe the warm wax will help sooth your nerve.
Kath
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
Re: fasciculations
I dont' think there is anything we can do...It does drive me crazy too though!
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rachelcasa
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Re: fasciculations
My fingers do that too sometimes and I didn't know what to do about it either. I didn't realize that there was a name for them either. I'll see what I can find out. Hope they stop for you.
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patpxc
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: C-5 and C-6. Unable to supinate. Contracture elbow. Wrist bone underdeveloped.
Can raise forearm to mouth level. shoulder is limited in movement. Unable to put arm behind back. Secondary- early arthritis, carpal tunnel, pronator syndrome,scoliosis - Location: Ohio
Re: fasciculations
Hi Nancy,
My thumb does that off and on. It has since I was in my 20's. I have no idea why. Let us know if you find out. As far as I know there is no way to stop it. Good luck. Pat
My thumb does that off and on. It has since I was in my 20's. I have no idea why. Let us know if you find out. As far as I know there is no way to stop it. Good luck. Pat