How Many People with ALS Were Previously Diagnosed with BFS?
It’s a fact that there are people with ALS who were previously diagnosed with benign fasciculation syndrome. There is more than one way that this can happen. […]
Do Twitching Muscles Wake You Overnight? What to Do
Do you suddenly wake up in the middle of the night and realize that the cause is twitching muscles? Big twitches in a major muscle group are most likely to snap someone out of a [...]
Botox: Effective Treatment for Benign Fasciculation Syndrome
The botulinum toxin type A, aka Botox, has been shown to be effective at treating benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS). […]
Can Cannabis Stop BFS Muscle Twitching?
Those with benign fasciculation syndrome or bothersome twitching muscles are wanting to know if cannabis can reduce or outright stop these benign twitching episodes. […]
What Does “Hotspot” Mean in Benign Fasciculation Syndrome ?
The term “hotspot” comes up frequently when benign fasciculation syndrome is discussed. The word “hotspot” is not a medical term and, in fact, has arisen from laypeople discussing in online forums their experiences with twitching [...]
How Often Is ALS Misdiagnosed As Benign Fasciculation Syndrome?
There are cases in which someone with ALS was misdiagnosed with BFS. Imagine the devastation when the patient finally receives the correct diagnosis. From a clinical standpoint, early ALS can resemble benign fasciculation syndrome – [...]
ALS Muscle Twitching vs. BFS Muscle Twitches: Key Differences?
The term “twitching” is ambiguous; there are different kinds. Certainly, there are variations between ALS muscle twitching and that of BFS. What are the differences between the twitching muscles of ALS and those of BFS? [...]
ALS Weakness vs. BFS Weakness: Comparison of Symptoms
Here’s a comparison between the muscle weakness of ALS and that of benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS). There are striking differences between the muscle weakness of ALS and that of BFS. […]
Is Muscle Twitching a Disease or Not?
Do you fear ALS every time a muscle twitches? Is there a way to STOP suffering from this panic? Yes, there is a way to end the panic and terror that you feel every time [...]
BFS Only in the Face: Causes, Solutions
Is BFS in your face driving you mad, all those twitching muscles? Whether it’s the lips, eyelids, forehead, cheek or jaw, here’s your solutions. BFS stands for benign fasciculation syndrome. Hopefully, you’re past the stage [...]
Muscle Twitching: Causes and Solutions
A physician explains what causes fasciculations and how to curb them. Everyone experiences twitching muscles. Any voluntary muscle is capable of twitching. This includes the eyelid, right above the lip, behind the ears, and of [...]
Benign Fasciculation Syndrome: Causes and Solutions
If you've been diagnosed with benign fasciculation syndrome, you may still be experiencing a lot of panic as a result of what you've been through for the past several weeks or months. This is because the [...]
Muscle Twitching: Is It ALS, Anxiety or BFS? Best Information!
Do twitching muscles have you terrified of ALS? Then you need tons of reassurance, and I have it for you: a collection of the best muscle twitching articles that cover everything imaginable to help you through [...]
ALS Anxiety, Muscle Atrophy and Twitching Conquering This Stress
Constant muscle atrophy checking is a common experience with people who are plagued by an obsession they might have ALS, a deadly, incurable disease that results in muscle atrophy. ALS is very rare, striking about [...]
Twitching Muscles: Know Your Muscle Twitching
Okay, muscle twitching is a hot topic in cyberspace. Millions of men and women have twitching muscles. Many of them freak out and think muscle twitching means the deadly disease ALS because muscle twitching is [...]
How This Muscle Twitching Syndrome Wreaks Havoc on the Mind
Imagine a doctor walking into the office where you've been waiting to hear the results of your muscle twitching worries. He's not smiling. Clipboard in hand, he pulls up a stool and licks his lips, [...]
How Twitching Muscles Are Caused By Exercise
Everyone experiences twitching muscles. Any voluntary muscle is capable of twitching. This includes the eyelid, right above the lip, behind the ears, and of course, the larger muscles, including those located in the back, abdomen [...]
Living with Benign Fasciculation Syndrome: Causes, Treatments
Benign fasciculation syndrome is a fancy name that simply means harmless muscle twitching that’s accompanied by cramping and maybe exercise intolerance. Technically, everybody experiences benign fasciculation syndrome sooner or later. The variables are duration and [...]
