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I have twitching in arms, and face at times. was on prednisone and corticoid steroids but currently off all steroids. is it related?

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Unknown: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor. A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests. Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Answered 10/3/2014

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