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I am experiencing arm weakness. the following also describes me: muscle weakness and twitches . what could that be from? i recently had lab work and creatine kinase levels came back at 225. nervous on major neuro issue like als
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Go see a neurologist: Hopefully you have an appointment with a neurologist to evaluate you soon. Arm weakness and twitches can be caused by a number of things and you will probably need more testing to determine a cause.
Answered 1/2/2019
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