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I get these little shake or shivers in my arm and leg it wont stop like if it was vibrating is something wrong the usually last 15-30 min ?

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Fasiculations: "muscle twitch", is a small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation which may be visible under the skin . Completely not a concern.

Answered 8/29/2013

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