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One of my muscles was twitching today. should i worry or just wait until tomorrow?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Don't worry,be happy: Muscle twitches happen to everyone at some time. When i get one it is quite random in location. Frequent twitching can be related to anxiety, stress, hyper-caffeination, etc. Don't worry, unless it continues in one place with signicant frequency.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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