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Sudden Involuntary Movements Causes

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Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

[Hi, I woke up because my lips moved involuntarily for a second or two. It happened several times. But now that I'm awake it hasn't happened. I dreamt a horse was whinnying but when I started to wake I realized it was me.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Vaibhav Gandhi MD

[I frequently have involentary jerks. I was told several years ago it was myoclonus but around the first of 2014 i was told it is not myclonus but with whatever it is I am still bothered by it. Never happens when i am... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Muhammed Aslam MD

[my husband has the flu and he is experiencing uncontrollable shakes. What should I do? ] View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammed Aslam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar MD

I have developed jerking involuntary movements while sleeping mostly arms and legs ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Naveen Poola MD

[Hi I was wondering what was the cause of mobile movements of the penis. I was recently doing something and I felt my penis move in my pants. There was no engorgement. What is the cause of this. Does the penis just do... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Poola ( Urologist)

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Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I have for over a year now, experienced sudden, involuntary movements in both legs. The movements feel like stretches, only last for a few seconds, but usually repeat numerous times, then stop for no ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Dr/Mustafa MD

[This has been about 10 years that i am facing a kind of involuntary movement in some parts of my body.The problem is that whenever i am called on stage suddenly or in classroom by my teacher i become excessively nervous... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dr/Mustafa ( Neurologist)
Dr. Suchda MD

My niece and nephew both have a hereditary condition that causes involuntary movement of limbs and/or head. My nephew experiences arm, hand and head jerks . It s difficult to hold a cup, fork, pencil ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suchda ( Naturopathy & Yoga Specialist)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

[My 14 year old son will on occasion have involuntary turning of his head to the right. He knows when it happens but doesn t know why it is happening. It s a quick movement, almost like he is looking over his shoulder.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. ARPIT VARSHNEY MD

[Recent ER visit by husband, with very low blood sugar, (47), not concious, involintary limb movement, unresponsive to rescue squad or to me. We were told he may need to see endocrinologist. We need to make appt asap,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ARPIT VARSHNEY ( General & Family Physician)