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Growing up, my body would twitch/tense up anytime i had a cold chill. recently it seems really repetitive and i cant usually tell when its coming. sometimes it happens when im not cold, but its like this involuntary harsh shudder.

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Dr. Willam Lau answered

Not infection: might be endocrinological, need to check muscle enzymes, electrolytes and thyroid function tests

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

Growing up, my body would twitch/tense up anytime i had a cold chill. recently it seems really repetitive and i cant usually tell when its coming. sometimes it happens when im not cold, but its like this involuntary harsh shudder.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Willam Lau answered

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