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What Causes Tongue Twitching And Muscle Movement Problems?

I ve been having a problem with muscule movement and tongue twitching and my neurologist do not give a straight answer about what it could be. I know I have an abnormal EEG and also I have epilepsy since I am Seven years old, I would appreciate if you can at least tell me what do you think it could be happening in my brain
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to epilepsy or any possible adverse effects caused by your current therapy. I would like to know your actual therapy and doses. The abnormal EEG is related to the seizures.

But, I would recommend performing a brain MRI and some lab blood tests to investigate for the possible causes (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests). Also the plasma levels of your antiepileptic drugs may need to be monitored (based on the type of the drug). You should discuss with your neurologist on the above issues.

Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
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What Causes Tongue Twitching And Muscle Movement Problems?

Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to epilepsy or any possible adverse effects caused by your current therapy. I would like to know your actual therapy and doses. The abnormal EEG is related to the seizures. But, I would recommend performing a brain MRI and some lab blood tests to investigate for the possible causes (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests). Also the plasma levels of your antiepileptic drugs may need to be monitored (based on the type of the drug). You should discuss with your neurologist on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best wishes, Dr. Aida