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Now entering 7th month of twitching. started in calf and both calves twitch constant all day long plus now body wide. no weakness noted. worried als.
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See a neurologist: symptoms persisting that long need to be evaluated. Could be a neurologic condition or an electrolyte imbalance. Other possibilities include nerve pressure from spinal intervertebral discs. Start with a neurologist.
Answered 11/8/2015
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