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Right index finger twitches. especially after i clench my hand and re-open it and/or use my hand to open stuff. if i don't use my hand then there are no twitches. no weakness or atrophy. compressed nerve or als? super scared (i'm 41yo?
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Not fully clear as to why you are concerned about ALS, which is indeed quite rare. See an orthopedic hand specialist and get this addressed. If "super scared", obtain counseling (cognitive-behavioral therapy seems to work well).
Answered 10/15/2022
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