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My lower left leg/ankle area won't stop twitching! this has been going on for a few weeks. makes it difficult to even sleep. what could cause this?
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NEED MORE INFO: This may be a neurologic problem. A nerve in your left leg may be irritated and causing your symptoms. Please make an appointment with a neurologist or a podiatrist.
Answered 6/14/2016
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