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What can cause chronic twitching (2.5 years) and muscle pain all over?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Fibromyalgia ?: Based on the description, this could be due to fibromyalgia although twitching is not common with this. See a regular doctor for further evaluation.

Answered 9/22/2016

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