Did you know this about Benign Fasciculation Syndrome?

Before understanding what it means to have benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS), let us first know how fasciculation is defined—in neurological terms, it is the rapid, involuntary twitching or spasming of muscles in the eyelids, arms, feet or legs. While it can be annoying to feel the twitches, don’t be surprised if your fasciculations go unnoticed. This is because although there is spontaneous firing of the muscle area involved, it doesn’t cause your limb (or the body part) to feel a jerk, simply because fasciculations don’t move enough muscle.

What is the “benign” type of fasciculation?

“Benign” in benign fasciculation syndrome does not …read more