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I'm 8 weeks 3 days pregnant and my thumbs involuntarily twitch. what could be causing this do you think?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Strange: This isn't a typical pregnancy symptom. It doesn't sound like anything dangerous; could be from fatigue, or maybe a nervous habit.

Answered 10/8/2015

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Twitching thumbs: Your thumbs may be twitching from overuse while texting.Give your thumbs a rest.

Answered 9/28/2016

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