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A 18-year-old female asked:

I lose control of my left hand occasionally. my fingers all spread apart, my eyes widen, and my left arm involuntarily lifts above my head. any ideas?

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Dr. Matthew Goren
34 years experience
See your doc: I think it would be atypical, but it might be a variant of a seizure. Might be worth getting a neurology evaluation.
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