Fasciculations/Stress/Insomnia

Posted By Craig on October 24, 1998 at 10:52:46:







Excellent Forum!! I have read that there is a certain type of fasciculation which is caused by lack of sleep and stress. Mine started about three months ago during a period of high stress and several months of insomnia. They are almost perfectly symmetrical in the muscle groups affected.(Inside if feet, calves,lower thighs,and at times general.)I have subjective weakness on days that I don't sleep well but can still climb four flights of stairs and walk on heels/toes. They are not "fine" by any means,areas of muscle as long as 3 to 6 inches will contract. This is worse in the morning(almost constant) and seems to subside as the day progresses.I have no cramps, spasms or hypereflexia of the knee-jerk, just dull soreness in the affected muscles. Two GP's and my neurosurgeon have done standard strength tests and found no deficit.Sorry for the long post but I am very worried this might be ALS. Thanks for your time and input.