I am seeing a husband, 46 years old, and wife, 37 years old, as patients. The husband developed fasciculations in his upper and lower extremities 1 year ago. Because of associated neck and back pain, ...

Benign fasciculation syndrome involves involuntary twitching in your eyes, arms, legs, or other body parts. It’s usually not a cause for concern, but it’s worth discussing with your healthcare ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for muscle twitching? A: A primary care physician can guide you to avoid muscle twitching that occur due to general tiredness or nutritional deficiencies. However, a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Involuntary muscle twitches are exceedingly common and yet not very ...

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MDMedically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Almost all of us will have experienced a fasciculation at one time or another. A fasciculation is simply a ...

Paresthesia: Sensations like tingling, pricking, tickling or burning without any apparent cause, not lasting for long. Example: sensations of “pins and needles” or a limb “falling asleep”.

Every once in a while, your muscles go rogue on you. Whether it’s your eyelid twitching, an involuntary shudder, or a muscle elsewhere contracting at random, twitchy muscles happen to everyone. But ...

Ever sit in a chair and feel twitching in your eye? Or maybe your calf muscle. You may suffer from benign fasciculation syndrome. Dr. Jerry Fleishman of Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center talks ...

Random muscle twitches like a jerky eyelid can be annoying and alarming, but they’re rarely a cause for concern. Here’s what scientists know about what causes those pesky muscle twitches and how to ...

The clinical distinction between myopathic and neurogenic disorders of the motor unit is often difficult, since both lesions appear as flaccid, areflexic paralyses, often with variable muscular ...

Benign fasciculation syndrome is persistent twitching in one or more muscles. A person may also experience tingling or numbness. Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is rare and can be confused with ...