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A 62-year-old female asked about a 37-year-old male:

An 82 year old friend possibly has adult onset tics. been getting botox shots in one eye area, now jaw is jerking. what kind of dr to see?

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Dr. Jill Valerius
Dr. Jill Valeriusanswered
Integrative Medicine 25 years experience
ER: Taking your friend to a primary care physician or urgent care doctor would be a good start. They may refer to neurology. If this change is new, i wouldn't wait to go to the doctor.
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