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	Fasciculation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A fasciculation (or "muscle twitch") is a small, local, involuntary muscle contraction (twitching) visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibres.
		Fasciculations have a variety of causes, the majority of which are benign.
		Fasciculation also often occurs during a rest period after sustained stress, such as that brought on by unconsciously tense muscles.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fasciculation (282 words)

	AboutBFS.com - Featured Article
		Fasciculation was typically identified by the patient as a brief, painless twitch of a part of a muscle.
		Because an occasional fasciculation may be observed in a normal and asymptomatic individual, this judgment of excessive fasciculation was the subjective interpretation of the electromyographer.
		The syndrome of benign fasciculation, often associated with muscle cramps, appears to be a distinct entity.
	www.nextination.com /aboutbfs/artmayo.htm (1539 words)

	Benign tumor - Medicow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Benign Mesothelioma canArch Intern Med -- Abstract: Localized benign mesothelioma of the Mesothelioma Treatment Missouri Mesothelioma Attorney Localized benign mesothelioma of the pleura associated with a hypoglycemic episode [PDF] Rare case of benign pleural fibrous mesothelioma: A surgical File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML Localised benign fibrous mesothelioma is a rare entity.
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		This is a benign (not cancerous) tumor of the breast, usually occurring in younger women in their late teens and early twenties, and twice as often in African-American women than Caucasian women.
	www.medicow.com /topics/Benign-tumor (2294 words)

	Benign - Medicow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Benign Cancer (condition): A benign tumor is one that does not spread or "metastasize" to other parts of the body; a "malignant tumor" is one that does.
		Benign Essential Tremor is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by involuntary fine rhythmic tremor of a body part or parts, primarily the hands and arms (upper limbs).
		Benign MS, defined by minimal or no disability equivalent to an EDSS score of 3 or less at least 10 years after disease onset was present in about a quarter of patients with MS.
	www.medicow.com /topics/Benign (3021 words)

	Benign fasciculation syndrome - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is a disorder characterized by fasciculation (localized, uncoordinated twitching) of various voluntary muscles in the body.
		Though twitching is sometimes a symptom of various serious diseases (spinal injury, muscular dystrophy, ALS, etc), it is much more often due to more benign causes (BFS, over-exertion, etc), and virtually everyone will experience some episodes of benign fasciculation during their lifetime.
		Some degree of control of the fasciculations may be achieved with the same drugs used to treat essential tremor -- beta-blockers and anti-seizure drugs.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Benign_fasciculation_syndrome (271 words)

	Benign Epilepsy
		Epilepsy Ontario Rolandic Epilepsy Rolandic Epilepsy (Sylvan Seizures) Benign rolandic epilepsy is so named because the focus of For instance the seizures in a child with benign rolandic epilepsy usually stop by nerve adolescence while children who have infantile spasms will probably have seizures throughout life.
		BRE is one of the most benign childhood epileptic syndromes and is considered Benign Childhood Epilepsy Epilepsy is defined as 2 or more unprovoked seizures.
		Synonyms and related keywords: benign familial neonatal convulsions BFNC amnesia benign idiopathic neonatal A 16th century description of benign focal epilepsy of childhood.
	www.sfantiochchurch.org /benign-epilepsy.htm (457 words)

	AboutBFS.com - Frequently Asked Questions: General Questions about Benign Fasciculation Syndrome
		Common symptoms of BFS are frequent muscle twitches (fasciculations or fascics), generalized fatigue, "pins and needles" sensations, migrating numbness, muscle cramping and/or spasms in the affected areas (usually the feet and calves), muscle aches and stiffness exercise intolerance, headaches, and itchiness.
		Fasciculations, or fascics are localized twitches of the muscle fibers.
		Fasciculations themselves can be present for years and not associated with a malignant condition.
	www.nextination.com /aboutbfs/faqgeneral.htm (1082 words)

	More on Benign
		Benign is any condition which, untreated or with symptomatic therapy, will not become life-threatening.
		It is used in particular in relation to tumors, which may be benign or malignant.
		Benign tumors do not invade surrounding tissues and do not metastasize to other parts of the body.
	www.psyhist.com /benign.htm (324 words)

	Bartell Drugs \| Health Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Muscle twitching or fasciculation is the result of spontaneous local muscle contractions that are not voluntary and typically only affect individual muscle groups innervated by (connected to) a particular motor neuron.
		benign, nonpathologic fasciculations (not caused by disease or disorders)
		More serious causes of fasciculations such as motor neuron disease, muscle diseases or denervation are usually accompanied by weakness and atrophy of that muscle group as well as other signs and symptoms.
	www.bartelldrugs.com /ency/document.jsp?ID=003193 (355 words)

	ALS
		I know that fasciculations in ALS are due to nerve irritation (the same as in benign fasciculations?)- However in one of the posts it was said that fasciculations are due to ongoing reinnervation (the ones seen in EMG) are there two types of fasciculations in als??
		In a study in 1993, a total of 121 patients with benign fasciculations were followed up to 32 years, none developed ALS (Blexrud et al, in Ann Neurol 1993;34:622-625).
		This contraction fasciculation is merely a motor unit contraction visible underneath skin seen initially during a slight voluntary muscle effort.
	www.teleemg.com /old_web/faq/yarl/als1.htm (4048 words)

	Benign fasciculation syndrome (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is a disorder characterized by fasciculation (localized, uncordinated twitching) of various voluntary muscles in the body.
		Though twitching is sometimes a symptom of various serious diseases (spinal injury[?], muscular distrophy[?], ALS[?], etc), it is much more often due to more benign causes(BFS, over-exertion, etc), and virtually everyone will experience some episodes of benign fasciculation during their lifetime.
		Some degree of control of the fasciculations may be achieved with the same drugs used to treat tremors -- beta-blockers and anti-seizure drugs.
	www.mik.fastload.org.cob-web.org:8888 /be/Benign_fasciculation_syndrome.html (262 words)

	Fasciculation
		A fasciculation is a small, local involuntary muscle contraction (twitching) visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibres.
		The most common cause of persistent fasciculations is benign fasciculation syndrome.
		Very few laboratories in the world can test for ionized magnesium, and, since fasciculation is usually a relatively benign condition, such testing is probably not be cost justified.
	www.mrsci.com /Symptoms/Fasciculation.php (363 words)

	Benign fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is a neurological disorder characterized by fasciculation (twitching) of various voluntary muscles in the body.
		Though twitching is sometimes a symptom of serious diseases such as spinal injury, muscular dystrophy, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it is much more often due to more benign causes (BFS, over-exertion, etc), and virtually everyone will experience some episodes of benign fasciculation during their lifetime.
		My approach to treating fasciculations that appear to be benign is to first reassure the patient that no ominous disease seems to be present.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Benign_fasciculation_syndrome (794 words)

	No More Panic - For those that twitch & tingle and worry about ALS
		After all, it is a benign condition so researchers trying to develop treatments and cures for much worse things in life aren't putting much time, money and energy into a benign condition, and rightly so.
		These are also benign and are commonly associated with BFS symptoms and are nothing to be afraid of.
		It too is benign but a little more severe in the symptoms simply because there is pain most of the time along with the other symptoms.
	www.nomorepanic.co.uk /lounge/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9657 (4010 words)

	Benign fasciculation syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is a disorder characterized by (localized uncoordinated twitching) of various voluntary muscles in the body.
		Though twitching is sometimes a symptom of serious diseases (spinal injury muscular dystrophy ALS etc) it is much more often to more benign causes (BFS over-exertion etc) virtually everyone will experience some episodes of fasciculation during their lifetime.
		degree of control of the fasciculations may achieved with the same drugs used to treat essential tremor -- beta-blockers and anti-seizure drugs.
	www.freeglossary.com /Benign_fasciculation_syndrome (573 words)

	EMG & Nerve Conductions \| EMG F.A.Q : ALS - Page 2
		I have read in "principles of neurology" that benign fasciculations tend to be more frequent and constant in location than the malignant ones.
		The term benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is used when the patient has fasciculation but no neuromuscular disorder is found.
		Usually calf fasciculations and cramps tend to be benign.
	www.teleemg.com /new/als2.htm (2562 words)

	Benign
		The term "benign" refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is NOT cancerous.
		In general, a benign tumor or condition is not harmful.
		If a benign tumor is big enough, its size and weight can press on nearby blood vessels, nerves, or organs, or otherwise cause problems.
	www.geocities.com /medipedia/002236.htm (103 words)

	Benign Fasciculation Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com
		A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head.
		Detailed information about the causes of Benign Fasciculation Syndrome including medication causes and drug interaction causes can be found in our causes pages.
		With a diagnosis of Benign Fasciculation Syndrome, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Benign Fasciculation Syndrome.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /b/benign_fasciculation_syndrome/intro.htm (479 words)

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	Twitching in Seattle... \| Ask MetaFilter
		The benign syndrome of fasciculation and cramps accounts for the vast majority of this presentation.
		True fasciculations are often imperceptible to the patient, and so ALS will often not give the impression of full-on twitching.
		People developing ALS may not even be aware of their more subtle fasciculations, and their twitches generally appear in a specific location AFTER muscle weakness has developed in that specific location.
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	Menopause Fasciculation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		blurred vision, muscle fasciculation, myasthenia, interstitial cystitis, sleep to be greatly aggravated during menopause between their fourth and fifth
		I had my ovaries removed 20 years ago when i was 30 during since taking them i have continuous fasciculation in my legs and feet which drives me crazy.
		A complementary health site dedicated to helping people make their own fully my doctor has told me this is called fasciculation and is nothing serious.
	menopause.bees-place.info /Menopause-Fasciculation.htm (425 words)

	Symptoms of Benign Fasciculation Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com
		When considering symptoms of Benign Fasciculation Syndrome, it is also important to consider Benign Fasciculation Syndrome as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
		This signs and symptoms information for Benign Fasciculation Syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Benign Fasciculation Syndrome signs or Benign Fasciculation Syndrome symptoms.
		Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Benign Fasciculation Syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /b/benign_fasciculation_syndrome/symptoms.htm (451 words)

	benign fasciculation syndrome >> Medical Questions, Weight Loss, Pregnancy, Drugs, Health Insurance
		I did some reading and I learned that these are symptoms of ALS and multiple sclerosis and I went straight to the doc.
		He performed an EMG, which came back normal and he said it was benign fasciculation syndrome.
		Well, I know that benign fasciculation syndrome may occur due to over exertion.
	www.steadyhealth.com /benign_fasciculation_syndrome_t73697.html (491 words)

	turret's syndrome >> Medical Questions, Weight Loss, Pregnancy, Drugs, Health Insurance
		Tourette's syndrome is a neurological or neurochemical disorder characterized by tics.
		Symptoms of Tourette's syndrome include multiple motor and one or more vocal tics present at some time during the disorder.
		My sister has a 13 year old son and he was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome few weeks ago.
	www.steadyhealth.com /turret_s_syndrome_t62037.html (775 words)

	Benign Fasciculation Syndrome - Student Doctor Network Forums
		I huge percentage of people have fasciculations in their face, arms, and legs, especially with physical or even emotional stress.
		If you ask around, I will put money on half the people you asking having experienced something similar some time in their life, if not regularly.
		Without any actual weakness (atrophy can take a while to show up, whatever the cause, so if this has just been going on for a couple of days, I wouldn't expect atrophy at this point), I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it at this point.
	forums.studentdoctor.net /showthread.php?t=272392 (681 words)

	Benign fasciculation syndrome
		I have had fasciculations for about a year now.
		Sometimes I find it hard to beleive that there is such a syndrome without another reason...
		widepread fasciculations are more suggestive of a seperate benign fasciulation disorder or overactive thyroid function.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/neuro/messages/33917.html (2467 words)

	Neuromuscular Diseases - Amyotonia Congenita - information page with HONselect (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In progressive muscular atrophy and related syndromes (see MUSCULAR ATROPHY, SPINAL) the motor neurons in the spinal cord are primarily affected.
		Fasciculations can often by visualized and take the form of a muscle twitch or dimpling under the skin, but usually do not generate sufficient force to move a limb.
		Decrease in the size of a cell, tissue, organ, or multiple organs, associated with a variety of pathological conditions such as abnormal cellular changes, ischemia, malnutrition, or hormonal changes.
	www.hon.ch /HONselect/Selection/C10.668.html (720 words)

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