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Ive had muscle twithes lasting seconds-weeks since young. i notice i often get them in the same muscle on both sides of body nearly at same time. why?

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Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

You otherwise fine?: Since you have had this condition since very early on has it been evaluated or diagnosed by a neurologist or neuromuscular specialist? Or are you otherwise in good health status with normal laboratories and blood chemistries?

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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A member asked:

Ive had muscle twithes lasting seconds-weeks since young. i notice i often get them in the same muscle on both sides of body nearly at same time. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Dr Maes agreed

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