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14 weeks pregnant . onset of muscle twitching 24/7 started in shoulder now wide spread . worst twitch still in shoulder . doc consulted with neuro who said sounds classic of bfs and can start in pregnancy. true ? als worry? no weakness . nonsto?
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This is not consistent with ALS, and would tend to agree that you have benign fasciculations. Anticipate this will fade as pregnancy proceeds.
Answered 5/3/2022
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