> 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
>
It's funny how someone's description will hit the nail on the head. I
experienced this same type of thing in my front thigh muscles and still do
sometimes when I get cold.
Barbara