fasciculation syndrome’ was made, and carbamazepine prescribed. Neurophysiological studies carried out at that time showed reduced amplitude of the right median motor action potential (CMAP). In the ensuing 4 months the patient progressively devel-oped wasting and weakness of the proximal right scapular and shoulder muscles.
Benign cramp fasciculation syndrome? | ALS Support Community
Sep 25, 2017 · 2ND emg was 6 months later and improved, no motor nueropathy just fasciculations and the 3rd which I just had showed just fasciculations, and no positive sharp waves and fibrillations. The neuromuscular dr told me benign cramp fasciculation syndrome but I am worried sick about als. Wld I be worse off after a year of fasiculations and cramping?
Fasciculation | ALS Support Community
Aug 28, 2013 · Fasciculation in ALS actually has a real mechanism to cause them. It's from damage to the Lower Motor Neuron. PLS is defined with the absence of damage to the Lower Motor Neuron. PLS is.... Upper Motor Neuron only. Yes, those diagnosed with PLS have fasciculation... they're real. Doctors say they don't know why because... it's not related to ALS.
Constant Fasciculations in thigh above knee - ALS Support …
Feb 6, 2021 · Benign fasciculation syndrome ( bfs) is quite common and often has a hot spot ( focused area of twitching). I would add , even though just twitching shouldn’t make you worry about ALS ( bad Mr Google) I have never heard of thigh onset of ALS.
Outer ankle pain and fasciculations | ALS Support Community
Mar 1, 2017 · A long list of causes - root disease, nerve entrapments (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), specific forms of neuropathy (specially demyelinating), radiation injury to nerves, other forms of motor neuron disease (SMA, Kennedy's disease), the cramp-fasciculation syndrome, syringomyelia, thyroid disease, caffeine, some other drugs, etc.
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Apr 12, 2019 · arm bed burning clinical diagnose diagnosis emg fasciculation fasciculations food hope media mri neurologist night shoulder stiffness supplement swallowing symptoms tests tonic water treatment tremor wrist Replies: 9; Forum: Could this be ALS?
Tongue Fascics vs. Tongue Tremor? | ALS Support Community
Oct 23, 2007 · I have a fine tremor with all of this and even my tongue does this, but it definitely is not fasciculations. There is definitely a distinct difference in the terminology tremor and fasciculation, they are not the same. Many people have tremors, even completely healthy people. I would not worry about a tremor of the tongue.
Benign Fasciculation Syndrome | ALS Support Community
Sep 7, 2014 · There appears to be a recent rash of people suffering from fasciculations and parathesia posting on the DIHALS section. If you are wondering if you have ALS, you may want to start at AboutBFS.com. Below are the symptoms of BFS. The BFS forum has over 5000 members and if twitching or other...
Constant fasciculations in both calves | ALS Support Community
Nov 21, 2020 · first calf fasciculations are the most common place for benign fasciculation hot spots although benign fasciculations can and do occur anywhere the emg is mostly to reassure you and to cover herself the question of how long before you are ok is debatable. There are as you know conflicting opinions. mostly weskness is the first symptom anyway.
Fasiculations and elevated CK | ALS Support Community
Jan 6, 2024 · Today I have had crazy fasciculation's several places at the same time at once. They are really strong, and similar to the videos people with ALS post. I watched a you tube video today of someone with ALS that was initially diagnosed with BFCS who started with fasciculation's and cramping. Although he said he was having some balance issues as well.