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Is constant involuntary body twitching/jerking, and body pain a sign of als or other neuro issues?
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Movement disorder: You do NOT describe ALS, but rather a different type of problem. See a neurologist, get examined and pinpoint nature of your problem
Answered 4/19/2018
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