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A member asked:

Often get muscle jumping to left side chest area and left thigh has been happenin often especially when im laying down or sitting up still?

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Probably normal: Spontaneous transient twitching of muscles is a benign and common symptom.

Answered 4/7/2013

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