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Inv. muscle twitching arond elbow. coming off anxiety meds. normal? when to worry? also losing weight by exerc. losing muscle? doesn't hurt but uncomf

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Dr. David Hicks
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Not uncommon : May time coming off of meds like what you are on can cause atypical muscle irritation but so can exercise so maintain the exercise and if the symptoms don't resolve after a couple of weeks then have it evaluated
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