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Im seeing a physiatrist for muscle imbalances; last night i started having non stop muscle twitching in my rt glute after stretching ; still going.
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Not uncommon: There is a wide range of conditions that can cause muscle twitching. Some medications (diuretics, corticosteroids, SSRIs or estrogens) can cause involuntary but harmless muscle twitching as a side effect. If concerned, see you doctor for medication adjustment.
Answered 8/19/2015
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