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Would muscle twitches all over the body with no weakness be a sign of als? i have pretty severe health anxiety. i have had the twitches for years.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Benign fasciculation: It's a familiar syndrome, nobody knows the cause, and this time I am glad to reassure you. If this stuff doesn't progress in months, it's harmless

Answered 9/18/2016

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A member asked:

Would muscle twitches all over the body with no weakness be a sign of als? i have pretty severe health anxiety. i have had the twitches for years.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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