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Constant isolated muscle twitch right upper arm tricep. been going on for months. also have body wide twitching. what could be causing this.

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not sure: Electrolyte imbalance , muscle fatigue or strain, medications and many other factors may be involved when you have muscle spasms.If this has been going on this long see your primary physician for blood work , exam etc.

Dr Bowman agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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My left tricep muscle started twitching 2 month ago. It would happen often through out the day. I took calcium and magnesium seem to help. i stop taking them daily about 1 week ago. It started twitching again last 2 days. Same tricep no other muscle.

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