Join Our Community!
Share
1/2 million Americans are diagnosed with Parkinsons. Click here for basic information and a definition of Parkinson Disease, a movement disorder of the brain. ...
Do doctors know what causes Parkinson's Disease? And who is at risk of developing the disorder? More info on risk factors here....
We outline the common symptoms of Parkinsons and list the types of movement disorders that accompany the disease. Plus, know when to seek medical help....
Avatar
Q: Finger twitching
asked by: Bina on January 9th, 2009
New User
Greetings!

I am a 35 yr old Mom of a 7 month old baby and am frightened to no end by my ring finger twitching. First I had (right) calf twitching for 3wks, then random twitching all over my body (though I was definitely searching for it more) to now my left hand ring finger twitching. The area between my pinky and ring finger knuckle appears to twitch, in turn causing the finger to twitch. It does it at rest but not rhythmically and it comes and goes sometimes also doing it while my fingers are curled or hand is up in the air in front of me. I recently began adding hand gripper exercises into my regimen and noticed that same area between the knuckle having a kind of weird sensation. I have had an office job for the past 6 years though stopped working when my baby was born. I do use my laptop almost daily. I exercise and have not other symptoms like weakness or atrophy. I do, however have something on my face that I thought was a pimple but it turns out it is not and I don't know what it is. Looks like a small cluster of sores or something. Ewww, sorry. Of course I googled this and maybe it's seborrhea dermatitis - a skin condition like eczema that is common in Parkinson's!! I have gone from thinking I have ALS to now Parkinson's all in a matter of a month. I've got so much stress and anxiety, I just can't take it anymore. I do have appts this Monday with my fam doc as well as neuro. Just looking for any thoughts in the mean time. Thanks for listening.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(2)
Avatar
aguess
replied on March 14th, 2009
New User
parkinsons
My mom has the begining stages of parkinson's a tremor in her thumb. Her doc tried to tell her that she did not have it but I insisted that she a neurologist she did and got her diagnosis. one sign was that when she walked one arm woud swing a lot and the other not so much. Get a refered to a neurologist, I hope they can rule that out for you
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
ohmy63
replied on May 11th, 2009
New User
parkinsons
I am finding the same problem. I feel like my right pinky finger is twitching and falls asleep on me. My ankles have started to get swollen and painful for no reason. I am scared that I have Parkinsons.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Quick Reply
Search