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Since i was a kid i've had these strange head jerks/shakes. suddenly my head snaps to the side and shakes quickly for a couple seconds. lately it's been happening more often and now my arms and legs also shake and jerk randomly. what is this?
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Likely you possess a Movement Disorder, but not feasible to precisely pin down if the absence of a direct exam. Would wonder about such entities as spasmodic torticollis or even a widespread disorder causing tremors. A neurological consultation could pinpoint what is occurring.
Answered 7/13/2023
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