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Cramp fasciculation syndrome (CFS) is a rare [1] peripheral nerve hyperexcitability disorder. It is more severe than the related (and common) disorder known as benign fasciculation syndrome ; it causes fasciculations , cramps, pain, fatigue, and muscle stiffness similar to those seen in neuromyotonia (another related condition). [ 2 ]
Neuromyotonia is a type of peripheral nerve hyperexcitability. Peripheral nerve hyperexcitability is an umbrella diagnosis that includes (in order of severity of symptoms from least severe to most severe) benign fasciculation syndrome, cramp fasciculation syndrome, neuromyotonia and morvan's syndrome. Some doctors will only give the diagnosis ...
Muscle stiffness may also be present; if muscle weakness is not also present, and cramps are more severe, the stiffness may be categorized instead as cramp fasciculation syndrome. [3] Cramp fasciculation is a variant of BFS which presents with muscle pain and exercise intolerance. [2] [4]
Cramp fasciculation syndrome; Hereditary spastic paraplegia; ... Mobius syndrome, cardiofacial syndrome) glossopharyngeal nerve glossopharyngeal neuralgia;
A fasciculation, or muscle twitch, is a spontaneous, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation, involving fine muscle fibers. [1] They are common, with as many as 70% of people experiencing them. [ 1 ]
The pain from these contractions can cause mobility limitations and a tense feeling within the muscle, he says. While they’re usually harmless, muscle cramps are undoubtedly uncomfortable.
Williams asserted that many of these hospices are essentially forcing patients who experience a pain crisis to call 911 — a decision that runs counter to the hospice philosophy. The Justice Department has declined to comment on the progress of the lawsuit, though it is likely to lead to a cash settlement, like almost all such cases.
Cowden syndrome; Cracked tooth syndrome; Cramp fasciculation syndrome; Crandall syndrome; Craniosynostosis–anal anomalies–porokeratosis syndrome; Cranio-lenticulo-sutural dysplasia; CREST syndrome; Cri du chat; Crigler–Najjar syndrome; Crome syndrome; Cronkhite–Canada syndrome; Cross syndrome; Crouzon syndrome; Crouzonodermoskeletal ...