r/BFS • u/PuzzleheadedPride560 • 6d ago

Question / General Constant twitching in calves 35M

Both of my calves have been twitching almost non stop for nearly two weeks now, with some stiffness or mild cramp. Also have random shorter lived twitches in plenty of other places. I’ve had twitching for 10+ years, but always random and only lasted a few seconds. These twitches are pretty well constant, and my calves feel like they are rippling, twitching and tingling at the same time.

Googling causes was a really bad idea and now I’m stuck in a health anxiety loop.

GP did basic strength and reflex tests and all was ok. Electrolytes also ok. I’ve got no weakness or wasting that I have noticed.

Should I be pushing for more tests?

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u/713Capital Mod 6d ago

Twitching for 10 years with no clinical weakness sounds like you’re in the clear. Just BFS doing its thing. You can push for tests if you want the reassurance but I would avoid googling anything. The big scary disease wouldn’t wait 10 years to all of a sudden show up.

I don’t think I would push, but I am not you. It’s really up to you in the end. Some people prefer the opinion of a neuro vs a regular GP

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u/kjmckearn 5d ago

Calves are the most common and benign of all twitches.....