knowdoubt
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Hello,
Posting this as a concerned first-time user. I have read the stickies and the stickes in BFSforums.com
I am a 36 year old white male, one child and one on way, professional job. About two-three weeks ago, I had a bad chest infection (I have since recovered from that). About a week in from getting sick, I felt some twitches in my right calf, where I saw the muscle move (a big thumper?). About a week later (they seemed to have gone away after the first few I saw), I started receiving them all over, 85% both calfs, 10% thigh, and 5% elsewhere (arms, abdomen, etc.). I have some random cramping and pain that comes and goes as well. The fasciculations are pretty consistent, but seem to be worse earlier in the day. Most I can see and feel, however, there are ones in my inner sides of my feet that I can see but not feel. Yesterday, I was able to go to gym and do a bike ride with no issues which is my regular workout.
I've made an appointment with my GP (which is tmw), but any thoughts off hand? I have no obvious weakness or atrophies (of course I am thinking perceived weaknesses). I understand a lot of things cause BFS, and I'll address those with my GP tomorrow, but any insight into the symptoms would be appreciated.
Thanks for everyone's time here and I sincerely appreciate the help. I respect everyone's time and effort and pray for the best for all of you.
Posting this as a concerned first-time user. I have read the stickies and the stickes in BFSforums.com
I am a 36 year old white male, one child and one on way, professional job. About two-three weeks ago, I had a bad chest infection (I have since recovered from that). About a week in from getting sick, I felt some twitches in my right calf, where I saw the muscle move (a big thumper?). About a week later (they seemed to have gone away after the first few I saw), I started receiving them all over, 85% both calfs, 10% thigh, and 5% elsewhere (arms, abdomen, etc.). I have some random cramping and pain that comes and goes as well. The fasciculations are pretty consistent, but seem to be worse earlier in the day. Most I can see and feel, however, there are ones in my inner sides of my feet that I can see but not feel. Yesterday, I was able to go to gym and do a bike ride with no issues which is my regular workout.
I've made an appointment with my GP (which is tmw), but any thoughts off hand? I have no obvious weakness or atrophies (of course I am thinking perceived weaknesses). I understand a lot of things cause BFS, and I'll address those with my GP tomorrow, but any insight into the symptoms would be appreciated.
Thanks for everyone's time here and I sincerely appreciate the help. I respect everyone's time and effort and pray for the best for all of you.