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I've been experiencing a spasm in my left thumb, and i keep feeling a jerk like movement in the thumb. it's not painful, but is definitely annoying as?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Muscle spasm: or tic or fasciculation. Suggests some nerve might have gotten pinched or a muscle is not happy. Very unlikely to be serious unless something is also happening in your hand or arm or if it comes on at the same time as head/neck pain on the same side. If so, see a clinician.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I've been experiencing a spasm in my left thumb, and i keep feeling a jerk like movement in the thumb. it's not painful, but is definitely annoying as?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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