# Twitch? No, spasm.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitch-no-spasm/1844>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [July 7, 1999, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitch-no-spasm/1844 "1999-07-07T00:19:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 7, 1999, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitch-no-spasm/1844/1 "1999-07-07T00:19:00Z")

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I know Cecil covered this once (must have skimmed), but now I can’t find it.  
Occasionally I get this whole body twitch sorta thing. It’s like a mild muscle and skin spasm, but with no movement. Feels like a mild electric shock, and usually happens when I’m sleepy or high (in the past).  
The feeling is mildly pleasant.  
Any help from TTM’s?  
Peace,  
mangeorge

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**Post date:** [July 7, 1999, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitch-no-spasm/1844/2 "1999-07-07T16:12:00Z")

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No movement? It feels like a twitch, but you don’t actually shake?

Your Quadell

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**Post date:** [July 7, 1999, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitch-no-spasm/1844/3 "1999-07-07T23:33:00Z")

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Yes, It feels like a twitch. A lot like a mild electric shock, with no discernable movement.  
I think it may be related to epilepsy. Not the Gran Mal type, but the kind most people experience.  
Peace,  
mangeorge

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**Post date:** [July 7, 1999, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitch-no-spasm/1844/4 "1999-07-07T23:39:00Z")

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I always thought “Petit Mal” would be a great name for a small indoor shopping center.

The venture capital guys shun me.