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Involuntary jerks

2021-07-17 15:31:01
I am having sudden involuntary jerks and spasm on different parts of my body, only happening when I'm lying down .it has been happening for a week now. This only happens foe 2-3 seconds .what can this possibly be
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It could be many things. Most probably a myoclonic jerk.
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