BFS and Parasthesiae FAQs

[JCVanilla4125]

Yes, it still sounds like BFS. If you look in the FAQ section of the web site you will see that parasthesiae (the symptom you are describing) are common with BFS. I believe that Aaron also mentions it in his rather lengthy post on BFS in a nutshell. It is also mentioned as a common symptom in the Mayo Clinic study which is also on the web site under articles. I know the symptoms can be scary (I've had them to, and still do), but they are very consistent with BFS. Also the other disease everyone worries about is a motor not a sensory neuron disease; therefore the sensations you are describing would not be at all common with it! Hope this helps!

 

[myzRationalTommy]

Thanks for the quick reply!! From what I know, paresthesia is a "pins and needles" numbness kind of thing? What I am feeling still feels exactly like a fasciculation, just one that is so quick and deep that I can't see the actual muscle motion. I have another question. Do you think that low back problems (lets say spinal stenosis or lumbar facet osteoarthritis - nervers being impinged by bony growth), which causes mild back pain and minor sciatica, could cause symptoms of bfs? Just wondering. I've had the back stuff since I was 36 (53 now) and it really is about the same, so I wouldn't think it would cause the bfs. Just wondering and kinda hoping!!

Let's all have an anxiety free weekend!! Is that at all possible??!!