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I have been getting painless twitches at the base of my throat, on the front of my neck. above the suprasternal notch. i cant tell if its muscle or something else because i do have gerd that irritates my vocal cords. any ways to relieve twitches?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Twitches: Muscular irritability may be relieved by taking magnesium. Your pharmacist can recommend a product.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/26/2021

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A member asked:

I have been getting painless twitches at the base of my throat, on the front of my neck. above the suprasternal notch. i cant tell if its muscle or something else because i do have gerd that irritates my vocal cords. any ways to relieve twitches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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