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Why is my calf muscle twitching in relaxing positions without pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had twitching in my calf muscle for the past five days. I do not have pain, and the twitching is more significant in relaxing positions. Both the calves are twitching at the same time. Is this something I should be concerned about? I am worried about ALS.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and explain that your symptoms are not suggestive of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). It is a benign fasciculation. I recommend checking vitamin D and vitamin B12 for possible deficiency and blood electrolytes for possible imbalance... Read Full »
When should you worry about your shoulders twitching?
Query: Hello doctor, I am highly concerned about my muscles twitching in my bicep, shoulders, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and forearms. I am having this twitching for a week. They stop when I get up and move. But at rest, they are continuously twitching one after the other. I know that these can be ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Muscle twitching could be related to different etiologies like insomnia (sleep disorder), dehydration, increased consumption of coffee, straining physical activity. Other possible causes to consider would be deficiency of vitamin D or vita... Read Full »