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What Causes Twitching Sensation In The Upper Body?

i have immune mediated neuropathy and take several meds and had the same meds for 2 years with no0 recent changes . but now when i get totally relaxed my hand,legs, arm and sometimes my whole upper body across my shoulders will twitch sometimes violently i can set it in motion.say if i am holding a dinner fork and totally relax my hand , the fork will jump probably 2 inches overall ,sometimes if i am in the recliner and that to dose of my lower body legs will violently spasm and wake me but it is so bad i am worriked i will jump out of bed
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required to find out the cause. An MRI scan may be needed to look for possible intracranial causes.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Twitching Sensation In The Upper Body?

Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required to find out the cause. An MRI scan may be needed to look for possible intracranial causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician