Benign Fasciculation Syndrome Or BFS Stories

 Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is characterized by persistent spontaneous contractions of muscle fibers in the absence of a pathological cause. Patients with BFS often have concerns around having motor neuron disease, in some cases fulfilling the criteria for health anxiety disorder. 

 Benign fasciculations are common in the general population, occurring in about 70% of healthy individuals. They are almost never associated with a serious neuromuscular disorder. However, they appear to be a cause of anxiety, particularly among those in the medical field