My twitching began back in 1998. I went through all of the tests and at my final visit to a University Neuro they said I had benign twitching and nothing to worry about. Over the years the twitching and other symptoms lessened until I only noticed them once in a while. In April, I was under extreme stress which prompted antoher massive twitching spell with other common symptoms. Went through another round of tests everything negative. This time it was out of control - I could hardly function. I am seeing a neurophychologist now to get my anxiety under control. Yesterday I got a diagnosis of BFS from another neuro. Deep down inside I knew this is what I had all along but seeing it written on paper makes everything feel much better. In my opinion this syndrome is a double edged sword. The twitches are simply twitches but are always there to remind us of the worst. This in turn fuels the anxiety flame which hyperativates and stresses our entire nervous system causing all of the other shaking, perceived weakness, sensory issues, fatigue, insomnia,etc..that many of us report. The key is to get yourself out of the cycle and accept the twitches for what they are and trust our doctors.
Benign Twitching: My Journey
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ydav3yat3s
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yeah mine started in '98 too. I also still have bouts of anxiety over it, though deep inside knowing it can't be xxx--but that's deep inside, real deep.
the mental aspect of this condition is definitely the worst part because you can never get away from it. The anxiety is like someone constantly knocking at the front door and if you just slightly open the door to peak out, it comes flooding in. Keep the door closed and this condition becomes bearable. I bought a deadbolt lock for my door 
(i hope it holds).
Take care,
Gary
(i hope it holds).Take care,
Gary