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What Causes Sudden Involuntury Muscle Jerking?
When lying in bed or relaxing in my favorite chair I get uncontrollable muscle jerking. My arms will quickly jerk upwards; my legs will do the same, and sometimes my body even does a dance. What could this condition be a symptom of ?? Thank you, George ,
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Sat, 28 Nov 2015
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hi.
based from your description alone, possibilities are of Parkinson's disease, seizure, or other neurological disorder. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a neurologist, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as cranial ct-scan, EMG studies) and management will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
based from your description alone, possibilities are of Parkinson's disease, seizure, or other neurological disorder. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a neurologist, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as cranial ct-scan, EMG studies) and management will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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