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Whats the difference with an ms twitch and overuse muscle twitch?
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CNS vs muscle: Ms twitching comes from brain and/or spinal cord abnormal electrical signals telling muscle fibers to contract, then relax. Overuse twitching usually involves muscle mechanisms only, stemming from local metabolic conditions.
Answered 4/27/2016
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Terminology: Not sure whether you are asking about an MS "hug", which is a tightness over the trunk due to spinal cord lesion. Muscle cramping in legs can occur in normals, but may also be a manifestation of spasticity. Are you wondering about muscular fasciculations, which could feel like a twitch?
Answered 9/27/2014
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