Comments on: Benign Fasciculation Syndrome (BFS) Constant Muscle Twitching

By: Brittany

Brittany — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 04:25:00 +0000

Hi, I’m a 19 year old girl and I have muscle twitches all over my body (eyelids,arms,legs,lips,back,feet,hands,abdomen). It started out in my right eyelid and a couple of days later it moved to my other eye also. Several more days later the twitching seemed to be everywhere. My eyes twitched for a couple of weeks and then they stopped (although they have started twitching again about a month later) but everything else was still twitching. This has been going on for about 2 or 3 months now. The twitches usually only last a second or two and then it stops and somewhere else will twitch later. I sometimes get twitches in different places at the same time. It happens throughout the day (not constantly, but sporadically) every day. I’m not sure if my legs and arms actually are fatigued or not (as I can stand on my top toes and do jumping jacks) I think that’s just in my head, but it still makes me nervous. I kindly ask for some incite on this twitching because it is really scaring me

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:57:00 +0000

Hi Arlene. If you are not satisfied with the diagnosis of the neurologist then you should seek a second opinion. Fortunately the doctor has done the necessary investigations to exclude more serious neuromuscular conditions. However, if the treatment that has been prescribed is not improving the symptoms then you need to follow up with the same neurologist. If it is some other condition, it is possible that it was not detectable at the time but now may be able to be more easily diagnosed. Speak to the neurologist again before considering seeking advice from another neurologist.

By: Maf

Maf — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:23:00 +0000

Had my EMG today and results were nothing major wrong (lower back issues) I do have tingling in my hands and arms and finger twitching still happens. Hopefully I can reassure someone out there that you can have these symptoms but not have anything seriously wrong but always get checked out by a doctor. I’m seeing neurologists next week for follow up. Good Luck everyone

By: alison

alison — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 01:05:00 +0000

thx i will take on board your comments

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:49:00 +0000

In reply to alison. Hi Alison. Hopefully this is nothing serious but the only way to know for sure is with further diagnostic investigation. It is only natural to be concerned by the side effects of any drug, however, it is important to ensure that you are not being overly-cautious. If you have not used the drug yet then you may be depriving yourself of the necessary treatment that could also help your doctor verify the underlying condition, based on your response or lack thereof to the drug. Speak to your doctor and pharmacist about your concerns with this specific drug.

By: alison

alison — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 01:47:00 +0000

hi ive been suffering with muscle twitches for a year and a half now its ruining the quality of my life it started in my legs and now its all over seen a neurolagist and am going to have nerve conduction tests and m.r.i scan ive been prescibed pregabalin only thing with these drugs they can cause loss of vision so ive not taken them im too scared and now im getting the odd muscle jerk i pray too god that my tests come back normal and this terrible condition will go away in time

By: oge

oge — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:50:00 +0000

In reply to HealthHype. Just wanted to follow up on this thread. I had EMG and nerve studies done and they were normal. I also had an MRI of brain and it was normal. However the fasciculation has not stopped or reduced. It has even become worse. I twitch all over even deep inside my thigh. My blood work also looks very good. The neurologist says I should ignore the twitches. My PCP has just prescribed Lyrica to me and hoping it will help. recently, I started to have pain in my thigh muscles that last a few hours, then pain in my throat that last a day. chest pain that last a few days and just general body pain and fatigue. Is there any other medical test that you recommend I discuss with the neurologist when next I visit? I am on only 31yrs old. Thanks

By: Eddie Pfeiffer

Eddie Pfeiffer — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:46:00 +0000

In reply to efra. Have you found any cure for the fasciculation's.

By: oge

oge — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 05:04:00 +0000

In reply to HealthHype. Thanks for the reply. I am scheduled to see a neuRologist next week. I am praying all goes well. The twitching has reduced but when I do some chores and exert myself the twitches come back. It's very worrisome. I have started anti depressant medication. Hopefully that would help. I get nerve pains on and off on my forearm. A few spasms on my calf too but no weakness.

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:44:00 +0000

In reply to oge. Hi Oge. No reasons to worry about it just yet if your doctor is not concerned at this point in time. Rather wait and follow through with your doctor's recommendations. You mention being sick but you don't mention the exact illness. If this previous illness led to dehydration then that can cause symptoms like twitching. Anxiety is also another cause and worrying about your condition and losing sleep over it will just worsen your anxiety. Maybe see a psychologist to help you cope with your anxiety before considering medication. Ultimately if it is necessary to see a neurologist then do so as soon as your doctor advises.