muscle twitches and anxiety

[Black16]

Just wondered if anybody has had muscle twitches due to anxiety. I was on amitriptyline for 6 weeks and came off it as it was thought it could be that. I’m still having the twitches mainly in my calves. It’s driving me mad. I have had blood tests and this has ruled out lack of b12 etc

[mars1969]

For me, had similar symptoms in additional to eye twitching. Supplement yourself on Magnesium and B12. This helped me.

[Black16 in reply to mars1969]

Thank you so much. I’ll try that x

[Joeyskin]

I've been on amitriptyline for 26 years and they are an amazing drug for anxiety, depression and pain, perhaps you was on too high a dose you have to remember any new drug will have side effects these iron out after a while. They don't last forever, I've been on a van load of drugs prescribed and always stay on amitriptyline. To answer your question never had calves twitches in all my time being on amitriptyline

[Black16 in reply to Joeyskin]

Thank you so much for replying and the advice. I think I just beee to be patient with new meds

[Mamamichl]

try massaging it, heat or even cycling heat and cold. Try stretching the muscle then putting some pressure. It can be lack of water too. It is possible it’s anxiety so try the physiological ones first, then try meditation and mindfulness.

[Black16 in reply to Mamamichl]

Thank you so much for the tips I really appreciate it. I will try them. I have had blood tests which have ruled out lack of B12 etc. xx