What work/physical activities do you do?
Are the spasms more of a muscle contraction or something like a siezure?

After a ridiculous workout (6 miles of swimming, 1 hour weight circuit, 30 minutes of stadium races) I used to get some of the involuntary spasms... Just sign of a good workout in my book.

Treat your body right and I doubt it is a sign of anything bad.

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After a ridiculous workout (6 miles of swimming, 1 hour weight circuit, 30 minutes of stadium races) I used to get some of the involuntary spasms... ........

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Aha...so according to this, I theorise that there is a direct link between muscle spasms and masochism!
Further proof...hit yourself with a cane and see if your muscle twitches..

It does?

I rest my case m'lud!
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Just a thought, but is it always the same area that is affected? try seeing if you haven't got any trapped/pinched nerves anywhere. (That's the cause of my problem!)

Please just don't mix NaCl randomly with water.
The osmolarity shouldn't exceed the physiological limit of your plasma that is 290 mosmol x liter ^-1.
Otherwise you will be hyper-tonic hyper-hydrated and that will result in "shrinking" cells because of the osmotic gradient.

I just wrote a little paragraph about cardioplegia and things that can occur because of to high Na+ plasma levels but I erased it again. I think it's enough to say:
Go and buy something like an isotonic sports drink. In Germany we have this stuff called Gatorade or Powerade.
Or go to a pharmacists and ask for an electrolyte substitution powder that is used when suffering severe Diarrhoea.

In the end I think that substituting electrolytes won't help you at all. The muscle twitching is more likely to be caused by central nervous deregulation assuming that you have healthy kidneys.
From time to time I do have muscle twitching too, so don't worry!

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try seeing if you haven't got any trapped/pinched nerves anywhere. (That's the cause of my problem!)

That's what I first thought too, but notice the location of those contraction's? They are all over his body and especially his twitching eyebrow disproves this theory. There is no way that his N. Facialis could be compressed without a skull fracture.

Edit: I just read that you asked if the same location is affected. If it was like that he would probably suffer dysesthesia's where the nerve would have it's sensory innervation.

A few posts to respond to, first, they happen in the same body part consistently but in different sections of each body part. For instance, my arm has twitched on the left and right sides of my bicep. Also, the eyebrow only happened once, the time in school.

I work for a company that my father owns which involves landscape design. Instead of sitting in an office drawing landscapes like my dad, I am blessed with the opportunity to work with the men who DO the labor. This involves digging, grading, lifting, moving, pushing, pulling. Constant strenuos activity throughout the day. So that is what I do from 7:30 am to 5:00pm. On the weekends I play Ultimate Frisbee, which, anyone who has played knows that it is a sport of muscular endurance and requires constant running. For those who don't know of it, compare it to soccer. I also go on long bike rides to the beach although it is mostly frisbee on Saturday and Sunday.

I should have been more clear before. I don't mix the salt and water. Throughout the day I drink up to 3 bottles of water plus about 2 glasses of milk. I put the salt on my dinner and usually add more before even tasting the food. So no, I don't mix them together.

I am fairly sure that I don't have any pinched nerves.

I would like to also say thanks to everyone that is trying to help. I figured that this thread was going to get flames and jokes throughout. Thanks again.

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try more sleep and magnesium

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That's what I first thought too, but notice the location of those contraction's? They are all over his body and especially his twitching eyebrow disproves this theory. There is no way that his N. Facialis could be compressed without a skull fracture.

Edit: I just read that you asked if the same location is affected. If it was like that he would probably suffer dysesthesia's where the nerve would have it's sensory innervation.

all of that without asking if hes got private health care ?

One might think that stars and stripes are an unquestionable prove for private health care.
Anyway, as a citizen of good ol' Europe I feel free to help those that seek for answers in an altruistic, non-mercantilistic manner.



[That green smiley is really weird, it seems to fit anywhere]

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One might think that stars and stripes are an unquestionable prove for private health care.

Private health care is cheaper. You enjoy your socialized medicine, and I'll be getting better health care at a lower price.

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Private health care is cheaper. You enjoy your socialized medicine, and I'll be getting better health care at a lower price.

No it's definitely not cheaper if you are homeless or simply very poor and need a life saving medical intervention.


Nevertheless I see your point. A system that keeps wealthy people more healthy and removes those who need support, generates more income.

Edit: Ever heard of the "categorical imperative"?