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Last week i had one episode of involuntary shaking of my legs, one at a time. thought it was due to anxiety.but had another episode again.why?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

It could be anxiety,: but you could also be having a form of seizure. See a Dr. immediately.

Answered 5/1/2016

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A member asked:

Last week i had one episode of involuntary shaking of my legs, one at a time. thought it was due to anxiety.but had another episode again.why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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