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Causes of muscle twitches?

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Dr. Alexander Mauskop answered

Specializes in Neurology

Magnesium potassium: Deficiency of these minerals can cause it as we'll as deficiency of vitamin B12 and other b vitamins. Lack of sleep is another cause. Take magnesium and if it doesn't help, try potassium.

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Answered 2/9/2020

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