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Benign Fasciculation Syndrome

Benign fasciculation syndrome is marked by constant tingling, numbness, and twitching in a single muscle or a group of muscles. Though the exact cause of benign fasciculation syndrome is unknown, it is being reported that viral infection, deficiency of magnesium or calcium, and anti-allergic drugs cause it. Anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants help in reducing the symptoms along with lifestyle changes.

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What could cause frequent muscle twitches in quad and calf muscles with no loss of muscle strength?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old male who is 5'10" and in pretty good shape. However, last week while I was sitting on the couch at night I noticed muscle twitches in my quad muscles. I ignored it thinking maybe I walked or exercised more than normal. But since then they have not gone away and I no...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such muscle twitching can happen in few medical conditions like anxiety, motor neuron disease, nerve injury, benign fasciculation syndrome, and hyperthyroidism. If you do not have any weakness or muscle thinning, it may be due to anxiety. I suggest to observe it. ...  Read Full »

I have had fasciculation on my left thigh for the last three days. How likely is it to be ALS?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female, having continuous fasciculations on my left thigh for the last three days. How likely it is to be ALS?  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: 1. Are the fasciculations you mentioned limited to the left thigh or some other body parts? If yes, please tell me which body parts. 2. Are these fasciculations visible by eyes or only felt by you inside? 3. D...  Read Full »

I have started experiencing twitching symptoms all over my body. What could be the reason behind it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 31-years-old, and I have started having symptoms of twitching all over my body. I did a quick internet search and met with some scary answers. I do not have any weaknesses. I am still very strong, but I have a balance issue only when I stand. I can run and walk just fine. I have t...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some further details about your symptoms: 1) Have these twitches started in the past ten months, or have they been present even before? And how frequent are these twitches? 2) These twitches occur in which body parts? 3) Are these twitches vis...  Read Full »

Why do I keep getting muscle twitches, especially after I masturbate?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old male, my height is 6'2 and weight is 314 lbs. I have been dealing with muscle twitching for several years. I have been to a doctor and a neurologist, and they have not been able to find the reason for my issue. I get seven to eight hours of sleep a night, and I do not ...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some further details about your symptoms: Since when you started to have these twitchings? How many years? In which body parts you get these twitches? As you mentioned, it has been since many years, are these twitching increasing with time or is...  Read Full »

Will taking Vitamin D supplements help with my muscle twitchings and stiffness?

Query: Hello doctor,I have had muscle twitching everywhere in my body for the past seven months. I had low levels of vitamin D and taking supplements for three months. The twitching has gotten better for sure. However, I have had hand and feet cramps and stiffness. Now freaking out thinking I have got atro...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms. What is your age? Since when you started to have muscle twitches? Is it for seven months only or before also? In which body parts, you have these twitches? Please mention the body locations. Are these twitche...  Read Full »

What causes muscle twitches with pain in fingers and cracking elbow joints?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. I have muscle twitches when relaxed, but they disappear when I move. I have pain in my right ring finger and cracking of elbow joints in both arms. I suffer from ulcerative colitis, and I am on Humira injection. My latest DMARD blood test returned normal.  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: Since when you have ulcerative colitis? And since when you are on injection Humira? When you started to have muscle twitches? In which body parts, you have these twitches? Are these twitches visible to eyes or o...  Read Full »

What could be the reason for fasciculations in the hand with lower back pain?

Query: Hello doctor, The symptoms I have been experiencing for the past five months worry me a lot, so I would like to get your opinion on the subject. Here is the chronology of my symptoms: Seven months back, I had a pressure in my left chest that makes me go to the emergency room. There is nothing on th...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you mentioned, all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), including MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the brain, MRI of the spine, NCV (nerve conduction velocity), and EMG (electromyography) has been normal. And your doctors have not foun...  Read Full »

How to manage back pain with a tingling sensation in the right leg and stiffness?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years old and anxious about the possibility of ALS. About two months back, I had vitamin D (9 ng/mL) and B 12 deficiency (182 pg/mL). Symptoms were low back pain, tingling sensation in the right leg with stiffness, occasional shooting pain from back to legs used to get better with ...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you mentioned symptom of lower back pain, with tingling in the right leg and occasional shooting pain from back to legs, it may be a radicular pain due to nerve root pressure or irritation in the lower spine. Fasciculations can happen in many illnesses (apart fro...  Read Full »

What is the cause of my persistent twitches all over the body?

Query: Hello doctor, About one month ago, I started to get twitches all over my body. Everywhere from my toes and fingers to backs of my thighs, neck, and torso. They feel like small little zings and are present all day long. I have no idea why the twitching is happening. Things I have considered, I have ...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some further details about your symptoms: Are these twitches visible by eyes? Or these only felt by you without being seen by eyes? Have you noticed what triggers these twitches? Like when being more anxious, empty stomach, cold weather, smoki...  Read Full »

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