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I found someone that has a similar story. My BFS has been going on and off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731073/

My BFS has been going on and off for ... Every time I get a flare up of BFS my

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Hi, It seems I have MS, BFS, and/or neuropathy in the feet, calves and hands. Is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988225/

Hi, It seems I have MS, BFS, and/or

Discussion: Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I personally don't think marijuana helps with BFS. It can almost make things worse as it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875159/

don't think marijuana helps with BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Hi! Thanks for the response! Yes, a lot of blood work was done. Thyroid, mag, creatine,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915107/

They said that bfs really doesn'

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Fortunately, I was able to get the news that it was not ALS on 2/14. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262178/

fasciculations but apparently it is BFS

Discussion: I have ALS and would love to reach out to others with the disease.

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Mar 19 6:00pm

Honestly stress and anxiety can cause the weirdest things. When I got the under control they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870850/

which I believe truly triggered my BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

Hello @jorged and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is so smart of you to connect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690954/

you been diagnosed with ALS and/or BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Mar 18, 2022

Hello @xaviersymons and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is great to have you join to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744648/

other members who are also living with BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

You sound like a totally different person now. I'm so excited to hear that you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679492/

I have googled BFS/CBFS and cannot find

Discussion: Has anyone experienced internal vibrations?

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

I have BFS and if there is no weakness in the areas where your muscle twitches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941599/

I have BFS and if there is no weakness

Discussion: Persistent Muscle Twitches throughout Body

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

I was diagnosed with BFS, twitching started after my second Pfizer corona shot, so I associate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943092/

I was diagnosed with BFS, twitching

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

@smorey Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It's positive that you do not feel the need to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254371/

that stress can cause flares up for BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Nov 1, 2020

Hello slyfry. I'm certainly not a doctor, but your symptoms sound a lot more like benign...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859300/

I have BFS as well - mine following ... When my BFS started, it was much worse

Discussion: Need some insight. Cannot see neurologist for 7 months.

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: May 13, 2023

Recently been diagnosed with BFS and struggling with it .Every weak there seems to be another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858681/

Recently been diagnosed with BFS and

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: May 12, 2023

I had BFS present this way in 2009 and I too went through terrible health anxiety....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047998/

I had BFS present this way in 2009 and

Discussion: BFS or ALS?

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

Hello @johnsmith1980, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613755/

article below -- "Many people with BFS ... -- Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS ... some thoughts to share with you on BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome vs Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jul 4, 2021

I recall reading somewhere recently that anxiety induced BFS has a particularly high incidence rate among...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811386/

somewhere recently that anxiety induced BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

The oddest sensation I have is buzzing on my left foot which is tied to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920882/

I was diagnosed with BFS and I have ... this sensation is very common among BFS

Discussion: Neuropathy Symptoms

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Interesting, your ENT diagnosed the BFS? Just so as not to repeat the same things, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677413/

Interesting, your ENT diagnosed the BFS

Discussion: Has anyone experienced internal vibrations?

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

Did any of them suggest BFS? What tests have you gone thru? My guess is EMG,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140027/

Did any of them suggest BFS?

Discussion: Persistent Muscle Twitches throughout Body

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 11, 2024