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I have bfs & especially calves are twitching. after intensive workout its amplified but when back to normal life its alleviated. should i be worried?
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If you have BFS: If you truly have benign fasciculation syndrome, then he should not be worried as this is classically the description that one provides to the doctor.
Answered 6/25/2014
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