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A member asked:

Why does i have the urge to smash or twist my feet almost all the time.it wasn't like these few months back?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

This sounds like it might be restless leg syndrome. Check it out online, and then discuss with your doctor.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/14/2022

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