Anyone else have one eye that twitches?

[Paranoid]

or rather the muscles around the lid twitch?

Last year I went to my doc and he said it might be a mg defficiency, I started taking it, and it kind of went away. Now it is returning.

It seems to be around this time of year too. I dont know if the mg got rid of it last time or it just corresponded to the season change.

It always starts happening before holloween and continues on till about easter.

persistant twitching, every few seconds... drives me nuts.

Anyone here able to beat this malady?

[comfortablynumb]

someone put pcp in your pot.

lol.

I have that thing but I was hit in the face really hard so i always chalked it up to nerve dammage.
its pretty wierd feeling aint it?

[SteveD(TX)]

Found this:


Eyelid Twitch.
Minor eyelid twitches require no treatment as they usually resolve spontaneously. Reducing stress, using warm soaks, or correction of any refractive error may help. Some ophthalmologists recommend reducing caffeine usage.

Hope this helps.

Of course if you start acting like Chief Inspector Dreyfuss, you should see a doctor.

[Paranoid]

i've read all the internet... trust me lol

i was hoping someone here might have had the same experience and could tell me how they beat it firsthand, but thanks.

[green5acres]

doc precscribed 1/2 xnax (spelling?) a day for me- it works. I think mine is stress related.

[DeAnn]

I can't stand it. Like a little muscle spasm around the eye...usually my left eye but I am left handed (maybe related?). My mother, with no medical background always told me it was lack of sleep.

I don't notice weather changes...Florida has only 2 seasons. Mine happen randomly. Also be cautious around psych meds as treatment (Xanax) unless you know it is stress.

Sorry I couldn't help you further,

DeAnn

[Paranoid]

mine is right eye but i am somewhat left handed

yeah i have no intention on messing with manmade drugs. i'll take a supplement or an herb though.

[TexasArtist]

Are you still on the magnisium? Mag. need calcium to get good absorbtion. If you quit taking it go back on it. The bones and teeth need more calcium then the muscles do so when you get low the body starts to drain other parts of the body that don't need it as much, Kind of defending itself.

[Ravenlost]

My left eye twitches, especially at night. I'm also left-handed. I figure it's just stress/fatigue and have found that putting a warm wet bathcloth over it for a few minutes helps.

[Paranoid]

Originally Posted by TexasArtist

Are you still on the magnisium? Mag. need calcium to get good absorbtion. If you quit taking it go back on it. The bones and teeth need more calcium then the muscles do so when you get low the body starts to drain other parts of the body that don't need it as much, Kind of defending itself.

i take my pills with milk. i figure, most things need either milk or ca for absorption and i like it anyway sooo... hehe

yea i still take it.

i take an oil mixture of borrage, fish, and flax, mg, and garlic oil.

i feel great, just this ---- eye twitch returning.

[marvella]

again, stress is the number one culprit.

you said you don't take pharmaceuticals, but some drugs lower the seizure threshhold, and cause twitching. wellbutrin is notorious for this.

[lilrose]

Originally Posted by Paranoid

i take my pills with milk. i figure, most things need either milk or ca for absorption and i like it anyway sooo... hehe

yea i still take it.

i take an oil mixture of borrage, fish, and flax, mg, and garlic oil.

i feel great, just this ---- eye twitch returning.

Makes ya crazy, huh? I have been there my friend.

It is stress related but drugs aren't necessary....first off, learn the relaxation response. Anyone who does yoga or has done any biofeedback can tell you how. It is basically slow belly breathing, in to a count of 5 (slowly) and out to the same count of 5. While deep breathing, start relaxing your feet, legs, butt, back, shoulders and then face. After about 10 minutes, gently get up and go do something else, like a warm bath or TV, or read a book. Just DON'T think about it.
Mine took about 2 weeks before I finally started doing this and it magically went away.

[Paranoid]

but i dont get it!! I have no stress in my life, especially now i've been on vacation for 2 weeks.

i live by myself. read: no one to stress me out
i make all my bills. read: no immediate cash worries
i get enough sleep. (well I do live alone haha)
the job is not stressful when I am there.


where does my stress come from if so?

p.s. i cant do yoga, they turn themselves into pretzels, i have all the limberness of a 2x4.


maybe its lack of a sex life *groan*

[amelia]

Ditto about the calcium. I've had that problem for years, on and off, and it always goes away quickly if I start drinking lots of milk.

[almostthere]

I got the twitching eye in high school after my aerobics class. After I finnished the semester the twitching stopped.

[BaronsMom]

I figured my eyes were just tired or it was stress related. But I never really considered it a twitch, my eyes actually force themselves closed and I have to squeeze them to open (usually only one at a time, but once in a rare while both will - almost like a muscle spasm)....

Not good while driving...and I do a lot of that...

[Paranoid]

this is deffinately a twitch, and it's uncontrolled like the twitch you make when you get shocked mildly or the doc hits your knee.

as to tired, i dont think so, today my first twitch happened when i woke up before i put on my glasses.

[BD2DBARN]

Originally Posted by SteveD(TX)

Of course if you start acting like Chief Inspector Dreyfuss, you should see a doctor.

LOL!! Clouseau must die!! Every day and in every way, I'm getting better and better!!

[BaronsMom]

Originally Posted by Paranoid

this is deffinately a twitch, and it's uncontrolled like the twitch you make when you get shocked mildly or the doc hits your knee.

as to tired, i dont think so, today my first twitch happened when i woke up before i put on my glasses.

That's good to know...I know a gal with a constant twitch but it doesn't interfere with vision and it just happens every few blinks...very mild and when she is stressed I notice it more. So that's what I always based my view of what a twitch was...

....so we must have some serious twitching - sounds like a spasm instead!

Maybe I'll try some supplements to see if it helps. My twitch is really unpredictible...like when driving, rarely happens at other times. I used to think it was because I needed my eyes checked and my prescription changed on my glasses...but it happens even if I've got newer glasses or older ones. It is frustrating (and kind of scary when both eyes do it on the road)

[BaronsMom]

I'll be danged...looked it up on the internet - there is an actual condition...

from the National Eye Institute: http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/blepha/index.asp

What is Blepharospasm?

Blepharospasm is an abnormal, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids.

What causes Blepharospasm?

Blepharospasm is associated with an abnormal function of the basal ganglion from an unknown cause. The basal ganglion is the part of the brain responsible for controlling the muscles. In rare cases, heredity may play a role in the development of blepharospasm.

What are the symptoms of Blepharospasm?

Most people develop blepharospasm without any warning symptoms. It may begin with a gradual increase in blinking or eye irritation. Some people may also experience fatigue, emotional tension, or sensitivity to bright light. As the condition progresses, the symptoms become more frequent, and facial spasms may develop. Blepharospasm may decrease or cease while a person is sleeping or concentrating on a specific task.

The condition can be severe enough to cause traffic accidents when the patient is suddenly unable to open their eyes to see. The eyes can still be closed voluntarily. Many patients are initially diagnosed as having dry eyes, tics, or simply excessive but normal blinking.

.....OK - I think the next time I go to the eye doctor, I'll bring it up - I never have before....One of the preferred treatments is BOTOX - heck, maybe it will clear up some of my wrinkles too!!!!!