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I have had BFS for years on and off. Every time I get a flare up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723586/

I have had BFS for years on and off.

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy and benign fasciculation syndrome.

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

DX with BFS on Dec 15 2022 BUT twitching increased I complained about my weak legs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795656/

DX with BFS on Dec 15 2022 BUT twitching ... She said i have bfs but for my relief

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

Thanks. Definitely not narcolepsy in my case, but it fits the narrative of an extreme stress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/231018/

body being at the root of kicking-off BFS ... to fatigue and damage caused by the BFS

Discussion: Has anyone experienced internal vibrations?

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 2, 2020

Thanks for the reply @johnbishop . No, my fasciculations are almost permanent in the calves, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737368/

these symptoms really correspond to a BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Aug 14, 2022

Yes, for a number of weeks I was having twitching in the toes when at rest,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777219/

several weeks ago and most of the my BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

I too have BFS but the call mine CFS...CRAMP FASCICULATION SYNDROME. I have had it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629817/

I too have BFS but the call mine CFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Aug 25, 2021

I also had some twitching in calves…in the end it’s neuropathy. I had nerve conduction testing…first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828835/

BFS is certainly a possibility.

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy and benign fasciculation syndrome.

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Hello @realshadowfax and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I found a discussion that I thought you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797198/

- Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I have just joined this site share my story and experiences with (what I think is)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724232/

experiences with (what I think is) BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jul 6, 2022

I'm new to this discussion, but like everyone here, I've been diagnosed with benign fasciculation syndrome....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742758/

mounting evidence to suggest that BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

I am in my 30's and was recently told I have BFS after receiving a normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914655/

#39;s and was recently told I have BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Hey we are in this together !!! I have been dealing with this since November well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029431/

an EMG , but totally believes it’s BFS

Discussion: Post covid neuropathy/bfs?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 7 4:43pm

I had no idea BFS could cause cramping. My twitching is mostly in the right leg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859711/

I had no idea BFS could cause cramping

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: May 14, 2023

Yes I have been dealing with the same issues after my vax and catching Covid. Muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045021/

separate neurologist who diagnosed BFS

Discussion: Post covid neuropathy/bfs?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Apr 3 9:17pm

@maggienice Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds like you are taking a drug called NuPro...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254384/

for Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Dec 1, 2020

I've had BFS for over 2 years. It's a sort of curse. The only treatment that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616427/

I've had BFS for over 2 years.

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jul 14, 2021

I’ve had BFS for a little under 5 years now…… constant twitching all over though mostly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875248/

I’ve had BFS for a little under 5 years

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

@novajeff I know I'm responding to your post from last year but I was inspired by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679885/

account of what you went through with BFS

Discussion: Has anyone experienced internal vibrations?

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Feb 11, 2022

I’ve have muscle twitching for 5 years now…. I have explained my symptoms before on this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977502/

…………classic BFS ……… you mentioned muscle

Discussion: Long term muscle twitching, some pain, no help yet

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

I know it’s been 1 year since your post @falconhawaii but thought I would comment. By...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985368/

Japan now and have experienced similar BFS ... I’ve accepted that BFS may never fully ... see how many people are dealing with BFS

Discussion: Jittery feeling, toe twitching, involuntary leg movements and more

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Dec 23, 2023