I have a problem with involuntary limb movements, shooting and twisting my fingers and feet. It is a common activity that I am not able to master. I feel unpleasant pain and tingling in my fingers that forces me to do these activities. I searched for information on the internet, but found nothing. I would like to know if it is some kind of disease of the body or if it is a psychological problem. And is there any possibility of treating or alleviating symptoms, because it is very burdensome on a daily basis and painful injuries can occur, and I would like to add that I am a young person and I am afraid that in the future I will not have fully functional limbs, and I am not in becomes unlearned.
You are sending a very brief description of your ailments. However, it can be concluded that you describe a disorder called athetosis. It is a neurological disorder and its causes should be determined by a neurologist. A general rule in psychology is that recognizing the causes of the so-called psychogenic disorders of a disorder must be preceded by the exclusion of medical or organic causes.
Involuntary movements in the form of athetosis - that is what you describe - may have various neurological causes - eg cerebral hypoxia in the perinatal phase, cerebral palsy; may be the result of a previous stroke or other neurological conditions. So, I suggest having a neurological consultation. The ailment is really unpleasant, so it is worth acting quickly. Regardless of this - but not instead of a neurological consultation - it is worth consulting a psychologist with a neuropsychological speci alty, because there are psychological tests that allow you to examine the existence of microdamages in the central nervous system, i.e. the brain. You are writing at a special moment - I wish you all the best in the New Year, especially good he alth and a short waiting period for a neurologist's consultation!
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Bohdan BielskiPsychologist, specialist with 30 years of experience, trainer of psychosocial skills, expert psychologist of the District Court in Warsaw.
Main areas of activity:mediation services, family counseling, caring for a person in a situationcrisis, managerial training.
First of all, it focuses on building good relationships based on understanding and respect. He undertook numerous crisis interventions and took care of people in a deep crisis.
He lectured in forensic psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of SWPS in Warsaw, at the University of Warsaw and the University of Zielona Góra.
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