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Uncontrollable movements and jerks, are they tics or another problem?
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Not tics!: Uncontrolled movements and jerking is a form of chorea. It can occur with drugs, neurologic disease, and other causes, which to some extent are age related. See your doctor.
Answered 11/26/2013
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