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Why am i getting body jerks, tingling all over my body. legs go numb like it does before pins and needles

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Dr. Cynthia Guy answered

Needs eval.: Needs to be evaluated with your complete history and physical exam. Suggest starting with your PCP sooner rather than later.

Dr Feola and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/20/2016

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