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M left leg shivers while i'm sitting down and lift it up a bit but the toes are touched to the ground. why is that?
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Get a blood test: You may be low in magnesium, you may just need to stretch. Mineral deficiencies may cause spasms and shaking.
Answered 11/19/2014
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