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A member asked:

Twitching lots of places in my body for years, it is intensifying. why?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Why?: Have you waited years to ask this question which can only be answered with a physical exam and blood testing?

Answered 11/1/2016

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I have an MRI on Monday, for full spine, but my body has been twitching a lot and its all over the place. will this affect the ability to get a clear image? Is there anything I can expect that they may do to get a clear image?

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For years I get twitches all over my body. For the past 3 weeks now my hand has been twitching. It feels pretty constant with small breaks. It moves my index finger. Its my hand I use for writing and typing. No other symptoms. Should I go in or wait?

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I have had a twitching jaw for about 20 mins every day for about 6 weeks. No weakness. Jaw moves fine. Always had body twitches for years. Worrying?

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