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Why would i be experiencing involuntary muscle movement in my legs after surgery.

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Leg movements: Many reasons why. You do not state how long after surgery, hours, days, weeks. Many issues with anesthesia after surgery for several days for some folks that could be a cause. If this persists for more than 3 days after surgery, please let your surgeon know. Hope this helps. Good luck

Answered 7/7/2014

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