title: [Muscle cramps and fasciculations not always ominous: muscle cramp-fasciculation syndrome].
abstract: In three patients, men of 43, 44 and 55 years old with muscle cramps, fasciculations and easy fatiguability of muscles, cramp-fasciculation syndrome was diagnosed. This is a benign disorder which has to be differentiated from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Response to treatment (benzodiazepines or carbamazepine) is good.
authors.affiliation: Academisch Ziekenhuis, Afd. Neurologie, Utrecht.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Vos
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Wokke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005207:Fasciculation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009120:Muscle Cramp / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D018763:Muscle Fatigue
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002220:Carbamazepine