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Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (415)
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@chrisfeder

i am 68 years old and i have had this my entire life but was diagnosed at MAYO 10 years ago. Tramadol helps with the flu pain; Carbatrol is a critical medicine; my doctor just added gabapentin to help with arm pain and to help with sleeping; and i take duloxentine to help with the itchy leg pain. I am very comfortable and live a normal life running a tax practice.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 24, 2021

Hello @chrisfeder, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. Thank you for sharing your experience and what helps you with BFS.

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kennapie | @kennapie | Oct 21, 2021

I am thinking of asking my doctor about the carbatrol. Any side effects? I took klonipin for a few years along with gabapentin and didn’t like the short term memory side effects.

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hass11 | @hass11 | Jun 27, 2023

Did you have the whole deal (cramps, tingling,burning,aches) or just fasciculation? Hope your well friend

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