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What Causes Voluntary Jerk In The Legs Of A Teenaged Girl?

I have an 18 yr old granddaughter ,,, her symptom is: Her legs voluntarily jerk when every the want to,,,especially when she is laying still.... she has no insurance... can you please kind of give me some idea what it may possible be and what I can do about it? She states it only hurts a little when the muscle s contract and let go(tens up)
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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I appreciate you for asking the query,
This is a common kind of vitamin B12 or copper deficiency. You may consult a doctor for prescribing supplement.
If the jerks continues even after you need immediate medical attention as it may be the sign of multiple sclerosis.
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What Causes Voluntary Jerk In The Legs Of A Teenaged Girl?

I appreciate you for asking the query, This is a common kind of vitamin B12 or copper deficiency. You may consult a doctor for prescribing supplement. If the jerks continues even after you need immediate medical attention as it may be the sign of multiple sclerosis.