What is benign fasciculation syndrome?

Benign Fasciculation Syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system characterized by the uncontrolled twitching (fasciculation) of voluntary muscle groups in various parts of the body that may or may not be associated with muscle cramps.

How do members experience benign fasciculation syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign fasciculation syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for benign fasciculation syndrome*

Who has benign fasciculation syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 13
30s 58
40s 90
50s 76
60s 43
70+ 23

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 170
Female 134