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A member asked:

I've been eating once a day, two the most for the past months. i recently start having paresthesia, muscle twitching and random pains. vit. def.?

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CVitamin/Calcum/Magn: Needs to be checked as it may be vitamin deficiency or low calcium or magnesium level. You will need a comprehensive history and physical examination and blood test if indicated to make a diagnosis and treat approriately.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/17/2018

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