Joint snapping and popping generalized muscles spasms - #22751
Joint cracking and popping sounds and muscle spasms - #22713 Joe I am experiencing widespread joint popping/cracking and muscle twitching. When & How It Started: Symptoms started after I had COVID and have continued since then. They developed gradually and have not returned to normal. Symptoms: • Popping/cracking in many joints throughout my body • Muscle twitching How Often & Severity: Symptoms occur daily. Joint popping happens with most movement. Twitching is intermittent. Discomfort is mild to moderate but persistent. Current Medications/Supplements: • Magnesium 250 mg daily • Vitamin C (about 500 mg) Past Tests / Doctors Seen: • Neurologist: EMG was normal • Rheumatologist: low ANA titer • Other blood work was mostly normal • Was told twitching appeared benign Chronic illnesses: I am experiencing widespread joint popping/cracking and muscle twitching. When & How It Started: Symptoms started after I had COVID and have continued since then. They developed gradually and have not returned to normal. Symptoms: • Popping/cracking in many joints throughout my body • Muscle twitching How Often & Severity: Symptoms occur daily. Joint popping happens with most movement. Twitching is intermittent. Discomfort is mild to moderate but persistent. Current Medications/Supplements: • Magnesium 250 mg daily • Vitamin C (about 500 mg) Past Tests / Doctors Seen: • Neurologist: EMG was normal • Rheumatologist: low ANA titer • Other blood work was mostly normal • Was told twitching appeared benign
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Hello
Your tests are reassuring (normal EMG, low ANA = not serious).
This is very common after COVID and usually due to benign muscle twitching + harmless joint crepitus.
Joint popping does NOT mean damage if there’s no swelling, redness, or weakness.
Symptoms can last months but usually improve gradually.
Focus on gentle movement, hydration, sleep, and stress control.
You are not in danger.
Take care Thank you! Get well soon
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