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A member asked:

My left leg shakes/tremors when the heel is raised.why is that?what can i do to stop it?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ankle clonus: If you have no weakness in the leg, this is likely a normal finding due to increased muscle tone in someone your age. It can sometimes be a side effect of medications like stimulants or anti-depressants, too. If you do have weakness in the leg you should be evaluated by your GP. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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Answered 1/21/2015

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