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A member asked:

Is it normal to feel achy and muscle twitchy if i don't exericse for one day. i have connective tissue disease too. is this normal?

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Dr. Madhu Kandarpa answered

Possible: It us possible to feel that way or if symptoms persist to get check for myositis.

Answered 3/26/2013

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