Do you ever have a muscle that seems to have a mind of its own, causing an uncontrollable twitch or spasm in your eyelid, leg or other part of your body? If so, you're in good company. These ...

Dear Doctor: I am a 79-year-old woman, and I have in the past had night cramps that went away when I stamped my foot. When it got worse, including a burning sensation, a muscle relaxant helped. It’s ...

Sitting at your desk, a muscle in your leg palpitates quickly. Or a muscle under your eye flutters. These sudden twitches, known as fasciculation, occur commonly and seem random. Subscribe to read ...

Harrison TB and Benatar M (2007) Accuracy of repetitive nerve stimulation for diagnosis of the cramp–fasciculation syndrome. Muscle Nerve 35: 776–780 Cramp–fasciculation syndrome (CFS) has been ...

You're relaxing on the sofa when suddenly your eyelid starts twitching. Or perhaps it's a muscle in your arm, your leg, or your foot that begins to spasm—sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes for ...

Dear Dr. Roach • I have had leg cramps for about 32 years while I have engaged in an active lifestyle. I was a jogger for some years, and now I work out at the gym. I am in my late 60s and have found ...

Muscle ultrasound may be a useful tool in diagnosing later-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to a new study that compared the technique to physical examinations and electromyography (EMG) ...