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Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 2021
Question: I am a 30 year old Scottish female living in the United Arab Emirates.

Since mid November, I have been experiencing some symptoms. Please note they have all been off and on. They include:

- muscle jerking in fingers, arms, legs and rarely torso (lasting a split second and sometimes accompanied with a heightened burst of
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Neurological conditions to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to the “Ask a Doctor “ service.

I have read your question.

There are some conditions to consider in your case, these include anxiety, essential myoclonus ( of unknown cause ), medication reactions, metabolic conditions that may alter the electrolyte levels, post coronavirus infection, degenerative neurological disorders, etc.

As you see, there are several possible conditions that may be responsible for your symptoms.

So, further evaluation by a Neurologist ( with subsequent blood tests and imaging of the brain and spine such as MRI ) is necessary for a correct understanding of your condition.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.


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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

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I Am A 30 Year Old Scottish Female Living In

Brief Answer: Neurological conditions to consider. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to the “Ask a Doctor “ service. I have read your question. There are some conditions to consider in your case, these include anxiety, essential myoclonus ( of unknown cause ), medication reactions, metabolic conditions that may alter the electrolyte levels, post coronavirus infection, degenerative neurological disorders, etc. As you see, there are several possible conditions that may be responsible for your symptoms. So, further evaluation by a Neurologist ( with subsequent blood tests and imaging of the brain and spine such as MRI ) is necessary for a correct understanding of your condition. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.