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What might be cause of head jerking when relaxed.?
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Head Jerking: Jerking or tremor, is caused by many things , to include some medications or alcohol or illicit substances, parkinson's disease, neurologic problems, or simply essential tremor with aging.
Answered 7/5/2012
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