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What Causes Jaw Pain And Numbness On Tongue Along With Body Twitches?

Hi, I just spent some time with my dad and for the first time witnessed him having restless body movements. He has bee n complaining about jaw pain and numb tonge.......he also mentioned that his right arm is going numb. Last night my brother witnessed an episode that he has described as body twitches, flailing to a more severe level than I witnessed today. Any thoughts?
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Hello !
I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
I think that the symptoms you describe may be related to different disorders, which you should exclude. The body twitches, also called myoclonus or fasciculations (depending on the amplitude) may be caused by Epilepsy seizures, cervical column disorders affecting the spinal cord, Motor neuron disease , polyneuropathy etc.
I would recommend to consult with the neruologist and have a good neurological examination, a full blood work, a head CT scan and an EEG .
Other tests may be needed like : Vitamin B12 levels, Electromyography and Electroneurography, and cervical x ray.
Hope to have been of help!
Thank you for using HCM!
Best wishes!
Dr. Abaz Quka
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What Causes Jaw Pain And Numbness On Tongue Along With Body Twitches?

Hello ! I read carefully your question and understand your concern. I think that the symptoms you describe may be related to different disorders, which you should exclude. The body twitches, also called myoclonus or fasciculations (depending on the amplitude) may be caused by Epilepsy seizures, cervical column disorders affecting the spinal cord, Motor neuron disease , polyneuropathy etc. I would recommend to consult with the neruologist and have a good neurological examination, a full blood work, a head CT scan and an EEG . Other tests may be needed like : Vitamin B12 levels, Electromyography and Electroneurography, and cervical x ray. Hope to have been of help! Thank you for using HCM! Best wishes! Dr. Abaz Quka