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. 2015 Mar;29(1):54-5.
doi: 10.3109/15360288.2014.997856. Epub 2015 Feb 20.

Benign fasciculation syndrome

Benign fasciculation syndrome

Thomas Robert Walter. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Questions from patients about pain conditions, analgesic pharmacotherapy, and responses from authors are presented to help educate patients and make them more effective self-advocates. In reply to a question about benign fasciculation syndrome, the presentation, causes, treatment, and chances of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis will be discussed.

Keywords: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; benign fasciculation syndrome; cramp fasciculation syndrome; muscle twitch.

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