Benign fasciculation syndrome

J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2015 Mar;29(1):54-5. doi: 10.3109/15360288.2014.997856. Epub 2015 Feb 20.

Abstract

Questions from patients about pain conditions, analgesic pharmacotherapy, and responses from authors are presented to help educate patients and make them more effective self-advocates. In reply to a question about benign fasciculation syndrome, the presentation, causes, treatment, and chances of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis will be discussed.

Keywords: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; benign fasciculation syndrome; cramp fasciculation syndrome; muscle twitch.

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / epidemiology
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / etiology*
  • Fasciculation / complications
  • Fasciculation / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Syndrome