When I read Beth's response to Bill: The "weird tone reflexs" you speak of
>in your letter occured in my case as well. Many times these "tone reflexs"
>would come at any given time, and would be followed by some form of
>controled movement. These weird tone reflexs would not occure in synergy
>with other groups of muscles. for instance my thigh muscles would flex
>(spasm) yet the other muscle groups associated with normal synergy would not
>work. It would almost appear to be an alien under the skin, rigorously trying
>to get out."
This was explained exactly the way I felt as well during the first three
months. The "alien under the skin" is just the way it appears. These are
called "fasciculations" which is a fancy word for involuntary contraction
or twitching of muscle fibers under the skin. I used to notice these even
more after my aquatic therapy or any exercise. Very encouraging story about
the man who had improvements up to 18 months. This has given me a lot of hope.
Regards,
Karen