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Could twitching (almost like an eye twitch) under right rib cage be a sign of pregnancy? she has irregular periods and would be about 19 weeks.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

A home pregnancy tes: t is more accurate! Twitching by ribs is nonspecific. However at 19 weeks, a fetal US is even more accurate! Stay away from old wives tales on this one.

Dr Archer agreed

Answered 2/27/2016

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A member asked:

Could twitching (almost like an eye twitch) under right rib cage be a sign of pregnancy? she has irregular periods and would be about 19 weeks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Dr Archer agreed

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