Anyone experience "jerking" of the body?
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Hey
Katmy, just to be on the safe side, you should call your oncologist and let her know about the "jerks" in your limbs. This may be the result of the chemo, but it never hurts to pass along information to our doctor so that they can be noted and possibly solutions given. Let us know what they say. Hugs, Judy0 -
I had told her I thought itcreampuff91344 said:Hey
Katmy, just to be on the safe side, you should call your oncologist and let her know about the "jerks" in your limbs. This may be the result of the chemo, but it never hurts to pass along information to our doctor so that they can be noted and possibly solutions given. Let us know what they say. Hugs, Judy
I had told her I thought it was the Paxil, an anti-depressant she wanted me to try. She said go off the Paxil if the jerking gets worse. I did discontinue, but the jerking hasn't stopped yet. I will tell her tomorrow before my next infusion and see what she thinks. Yeah, I worry that it is a chemo SE and maybe I will not be able to continue or something.
Thanks for your reply.0 -
I have not...
BUT I am not sure which treatment you are talking about...I assume Chemo -I did not have chemo-Just radiation...
But I just wanted to check in...to see how you are doing..
Denise0 -
not med related
but MY husband has jerks often...just as he doses off...I am sure you are not talking about that..but just a thought...0 -
Jerking
Yes I have jerking. I was diagnosed with bc Feb 2010, took chemo and radiation and finished radiation last september. I now have random jerking. Sometimes it is several times a day.......sometimes none for a few days. Its weird but all lab work and mammograms are clear0 -
most my lifenadinep said:Jerking
Yes I have jerking. I was diagnosed with bc Feb 2010, took chemo and radiation and finished radiation last september. I now have random jerking. Sometimes it is several times a day.......sometimes none for a few days. Its weird but all lab work and mammograms are clear
I have had my leg arm once in awhile my whole body will jerk. It was like when I was so totally relaxed...But I would check it out watch to see if it is when you kinda really relax your whole body otherwise I would talk to my oncologist0 -
jerking / twitches
My daughter had about 7 yrs ago...tested etc..and diagnosed Epileptic (SP?) and on meds for over 5 yrs...
the reason I am telling you...she in fact is not or never was epileptic..she was mis-diagnosed...it was nerves....
very stressful time in our family...she said then they were uncontrollable..etc..was in the hospital in NYC 2 x for 6 days each...
ONLY reason we found out she was misdiagnose is to get her license with no regulations (medical) she had to go off med and never an issue..
so just food for thought...it could be possible stress!! I have never heard of anytone other then my daughter ...just wanted to add my 2 cents0 -
bumping updisneyfan2008 said:jerking / twitches
My daughter had about 7 yrs ago...tested etc..and diagnosed Epileptic (SP?) and on meds for over 5 yrs...
the reason I am telling you...she in fact is not or never was epileptic..she was mis-diagnosed...it was nerves....
very stressful time in our family...she said then they were uncontrollable..etc..was in the hospital in NYC 2 x for 6 days each...
ONLY reason we found out she was misdiagnose is to get her license with no regulations (medical) she had to go off med and never an issue..
so just food for thought...it could be possible stress!! I have never heard of anytone other then my daughter ...just wanted to add my 2 cents
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Yes, Disneyfan, I wonder ifdisneyfan2008 said:jerking / twitches
My daughter had about 7 yrs ago...tested etc..and diagnosed Epileptic (SP?) and on meds for over 5 yrs...
the reason I am telling you...she in fact is not or never was epileptic..she was mis-diagnosed...it was nerves....
very stressful time in our family...she said then they were uncontrollable..etc..was in the hospital in NYC 2 x for 6 days each...
ONLY reason we found out she was misdiagnose is to get her license with no regulations (medical) she had to go off med and never an issue..
so just food for thought...it could be possible stress!! I have never heard of anytone other then my daughter ...just wanted to add my 2 cents
Yes, Disneyfan, I wonder if stress plays a factor. Paxil brought it on, but I am still having lingering "twitches." It is like stated above by someone else, when I am totally relaxed. Maybe the combo of Paxil and stress of chemo was enough to bring this on.
I am so glad to hear your daughter can see herself as more healthy. That is great. I know my 9 year old daughter has scary thoughts about getting breast cancer young. I hope your daughter has a burden lifted from her shoulders.0 -
Hope this helps
A few other thoughts.... There are few nausea meds that I can take without experiencing involuntary weird movements: compazine caused severe head twitching resulting in a trip to the ER where I was given a shot of cogentin and that stopped the twitching immediately; inapsine caused back arching relieved slowly by benadryl. Many (especially younger patients but lol I am not young) have this type of dystonic reaction with nausea meds. So far, the only one left I can take is zofran.
"Neuroleptics (antipsychotics), antiemetics (for nausea), and antidepressants are the most common causes of drug-induced dystonic reactions.
Acute dystonic reactions have been described with every antipsychotic.
Alcohol and cocaine use increase risk.4,5"
Medication Induced Dystonic Reactions0 -
P.S.CypressCynthia said:Hope this helps
A few other thoughts.... There are few nausea meds that I can take without experiencing involuntary weird movements: compazine caused severe head twitching resulting in a trip to the ER where I was given a shot of cogentin and that stopped the twitching immediately; inapsine caused back arching relieved slowly by benadryl. Many (especially younger patients but lol I am not young) have this type of dystonic reaction with nausea meds. So far, the only one left I can take is zofran.
"Neuroleptics (antipsychotics), antiemetics (for nausea), and antidepressants are the most common causes of drug-induced dystonic reactions.
Acute dystonic reactions have been described with every antipsychotic.
Alcohol and cocaine use increase risk.4,5"
Medication Induced Dystonic Reactions
Also, FYI:
"Dystonia is a movement disorder which causes involuntary contractions of your muscles. These contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements. Sometimes they are painful."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dystonia.html
Here is a more complete list of meds that can cause this problem:
"GENERIC NAME TRADE NAME CLASSIFICATION
alprazolam Xanax Antianxiety agent
amitriptyline Elavil, Endep antidepressant
amoxapine Asendin antidepressant
benzquinamide Emete-Con anti-nausea/vomiting agent
bupropion Wellbutrin antidepressant
buspirone Buspar antianxiety
carbamazepine Tegretol anticonvulsant
chlorprothizene Taractan neuroleptic
chlorpromazine Thorazine neuroleptic
clomipramine Anafranil antidepressant
clozapine Clozaril neuroleptic
desipramine Norpramin antidepressant
diphenhydramine Benadryl antihistamine (Increases the
effect of other pain medications)
doxepin Adapin, Sinequan antidepressant
droperido Innovar antianxiety; anesthetic adjunct
fluoxetine Prozac antidepressant
fluphenazine Prolixin neuroleptic
haloperidol Haldol neuroleptic
imipramine Tofranil antidepressant
levodopa Larodopa, Sinemet antiparkinson agent
lithium Eskalith, Lithobid antimanic agent
loxapine Loxitane neuroleptic
mesoridazine Serentil neuroleptic
metoclopramide Reglan gastrointestinal motility stimulant;
anti-nausea/vomiting agent
midazolam Versed induction anesthetic agent
molindone Moban neuroleptic
nortripyline Aventyl, Pamelor antidepressant
perhenazine Trilafon neuroleptic
phenytoin Dilantin anticonvulsant
pimozide Orap neuroleptic
prochlorperazine Compazine anti-nausea/vomiting agent
promazine Sparine neuroleptic
promethazine Phenergan antihistamine
protriptyline Vivactil antidepressant
thiethylperazine Torecan anti-nausea/vomiting agent
thiothixene Navane neuroleptic
trifluoperazine Stelazine neuroleptic
triflupromazine Vesprin neuroleptic
thioridazine Mellaril neuroleptic
trazadone Desyrel antidepressant
trifluoperazine Stelazine neuroleptic
trimipramine Surmontil antidepressant
verapamil Calan, Isoptin antianginal, antihypertensive"
From:
Information on drugs that can and do cause dystonia
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The drug I was prescribed for nausea during chemo was Reglan, taken four times a day for approximately 3 months. I was diagnosed with Tardive Dyskinesia, a direct result of taking this drug. There is involuntary tongue moveent,. as well as muscle movement in the extremeties. I was told that although I stopped the drug almost two years ago, this could be a permanent condition that will never reverse itself. Just research any drugs you are given before taking anything. Reglan has been "black labled" by the FDA, and the warnings are now discussed by pharmacists in their handouts when you pick up this drug. Elderly femals are most susceptable to contracting this disease....just read before you swallow. Hugs, JudyCypressCynthia said:P.S.
Also, FYI:
"Dystonia is a movement disorder which causes involuntary contractions of your muscles. These contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements. Sometimes they are painful."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dystonia.html
Here is a more complete list of meds that can cause this problem:
"GENERIC NAME TRADE NAME CLASSIFICATION
alprazolam Xanax Antianxiety agent
amitriptyline Elavil, Endep antidepressant
amoxapine Asendin antidepressant
benzquinamide Emete-Con anti-nausea/vomiting agent
bupropion Wellbutrin antidepressant
buspirone Buspar antianxiety
carbamazepine Tegretol anticonvulsant
chlorprothizene Taractan neuroleptic
chlorpromazine Thorazine neuroleptic
clomipramine Anafranil antidepressant
clozapine Clozaril neuroleptic
desipramine Norpramin antidepressant
diphenhydramine Benadryl antihistamine (Increases the
effect of other pain medications)
doxepin Adapin, Sinequan antidepressant
droperido Innovar antianxiety; anesthetic adjunct
fluoxetine Prozac antidepressant
fluphenazine Prolixin neuroleptic
haloperidol Haldol neuroleptic
imipramine Tofranil antidepressant
levodopa Larodopa, Sinemet antiparkinson agent
lithium Eskalith, Lithobid antimanic agent
loxapine Loxitane neuroleptic
mesoridazine Serentil neuroleptic
metoclopramide Reglan gastrointestinal motility stimulant;
anti-nausea/vomiting agent
midazolam Versed induction anesthetic agent
molindone Moban neuroleptic
nortripyline Aventyl, Pamelor antidepressant
perhenazine Trilafon neuroleptic
phenytoin Dilantin anticonvulsant
pimozide Orap neuroleptic
prochlorperazine Compazine anti-nausea/vomiting agent
promazine Sparine neuroleptic
promethazine Phenergan antihistamine
protriptyline Vivactil antidepressant
thiethylperazine Torecan anti-nausea/vomiting agent
thiothixene Navane neuroleptic
trifluoperazine Stelazine neuroleptic
triflupromazine Vesprin neuroleptic
thioridazine Mellaril neuroleptic
trazadone Desyrel antidepressant
trifluoperazine Stelazine neuroleptic
trimipramine Surmontil antidepressant
verapamil Calan, Isoptin antianginal, antihypertensive"
From:
Information on drugs that can and do cause dystonia0 -
Jerking
Yes, exactly the same as you. A little into chemo started jerking or flinching a lot whilst in bed. Sometimes waking me up. Funny at first then a bit irritating, however, it did stop near the end of chemo if I recall. I do take Cymbalta, wondered at the time if it was a bad mix but all was fine later. Heavens, am I having problems with Cymbalta and Tamoxifen though. Doctor says the two are safe taking at the same time pre meno so must take Tamoxifen BC was hormonal.
I hope your 'jerking' passes soon. It affected my hands and arms.0
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