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22/m/190lbs have leg cramps and in hands also weakness, i have facial twitch when i make gestures can this be als , or can i rule that out, help plz?

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Dr. Eric Weisman
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Leg Cramps: can occur with many conditions (low potassium for example) Add to this posturing and you have a reason to see a neurologist. (to exclude dystonia in its many forms)
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