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Both of my legs bounce or shakes when heels are lifted up and when they are on the ball of foot. is this clonus?
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"Clonus" is ...: ... Involuntary, rhythmic spasms and is typically slower than "fasciculations, " which are rapid, irregular quivers of muscle. See the doc who rx's your plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine).
Answered 10/21/2017
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Maybe: Clonus is a manifestation of hyperreflexia. The manuevre you describe could be clonus but assessment needs to be done by your pcp.
Answered 7/26/2019
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