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I have involuntary muscle movement and twitching... can being pregnant make it worst because i am pregnant and it seems like it has. why is that?
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Possibly: Pregnancy is known to cause disturbances in electrolytes due the body causing an increase in water retention. Thus changes in concentration of substances such as magnesium may in turn lead to muscle cramps and possibly twitching as well.
Answered 8/23/2015
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