I am seeing a husband, 46 years old, and wife, 37 years old, as patients. The husband developed fasciculations in his upper and lower extremities 1 year ago. Because of associated neck and back pain, ...

Dear Doctor: I am a 79-year-old woman, and I have in the past had night cramps that went away when I stamped my foot. When it got worse, including a burning sensation, a muscle relaxant helped. It’s ...

Muscle ultrasound may be a useful tool in diagnosing later-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to a new study that compared the technique to physical examinations and electromyography (EMG) ...

Spontaneous muscle hyperactivity gives rise to positive muscle phenomena, including spasms, tetany, fasciculations, myokymia, cramps, myotonia, rippling, percussion-induced rapid contractions (PIRCs) ...

Do your muscles still spasm after a run? This is most likely muscle fasciculation, where the voluntary muscle units are randomly firing and not under the usual central nervous system neurologic ...

Whenever I run, whether five miles or 20 miles, my calf muscles are twitching/spazzing when I'm finished. They do not seize and cramp, but it's like they're firing all over, uncontrollably. This ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have had leg cramps for about 32 years while I have engaged in an active lifestyle. I was a jogger for some ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Involuntary muscle twitches are exceedingly common and yet not very ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been having pains and discomfort in my chest area for over a month now. I am a woman and in my early 30s. My doctor says my heart is OK, but I can’t help but wonder. The pain is ...