14-01-2015, 12:47 PM
I had an appointment with my neurosurgeon yesterday. I showed him the video I posted with the muscle fasciculations I am experiencing. He confirmed that the chances the fasciculations having anything to do with my back are extremely low, and suggested the most probably cause is endocrine. I do have an order for an EMG to test for sure, but he suggests I see an endocrinologist first.
I can say also say that the fasciculations have indeed dropped way off (now that I am almost 2 weeks into my break from PM). Hence I no longer doubt my guess that PM is the cause of the twitching. I'm not sure whether it is the introduction of the estrogenic properties, the absence of testosterone (especially free-T), or something else.
In any case, I now face a dilemma. If I visit the endo while taking PM, I'll likely be advised to stop (if I disclose it at all) or could be placed on a pharma regimen to increase my testosterone. Neither is a happy option.
I'd appreciate advice!
Misty
I can say also say that the fasciculations have indeed dropped way off (now that I am almost 2 weeks into my break from PM). Hence I no longer doubt my guess that PM is the cause of the twitching. I'm not sure whether it is the introduction of the estrogenic properties, the absence of testosterone (especially free-T), or something else.
In any case, I now face a dilemma. If I visit the endo while taking PM, I'll likely be advised to stop (if I disclose it at all) or could be placed on a pharma regimen to increase my testosterone. Neither is a happy option.
I'd appreciate advice!
Misty