What is benign fasciculation syndrome?
Benign Fasciculation Syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system characterized by the uncontrolled twitching (fasciculation) of voluntary muscle groups in various parts of the body that may or may not be associated with muscle cramps.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign fasciculation syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Who has benign fasciculation syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 16 | |
| 30s | 48 | |
| 40s | 94 | |
| 50s | 78 | |
| 60s | 52 | |
| 70+ | 27 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 178 | |
| Female | 137 |
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