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For the past couple months i have noticed random muscle twitching. lasts 2-3 seconds. no weakness. 34 yr old female. chance of als?
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Muscle twitch: Many causes of muscle twitches , ALS is not likely to be the cause of them . If they persist or increase in frequency or length of time , u should be checked.
Answered 11/28/2017
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