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?
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 16 | |
30s | 51 | |
40s | 93 | |
50s | 77 | |
60s | 50 | |
70+ | 27 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 177 | |
Female | 137 |