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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*
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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.
Common 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.
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Treatments taken by people for benign fasciculation syndrome
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Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have benign fasciculation syndrome through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with benign fasciculation syndrome? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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