Next, under such situations, such annoying symptoms would usually come and go within a very short period of time and certainly the conditions would get better and better from time to time especially when certain related treatments are sought and administered to deal with the symptom.
However, under rare circumstances when the eye twitch symptom just get progressively and chronically and seriously unmitigated from bad to worse as well as seem to last permanently even when all sorts of related treatments are adminstered upon such illness to deal with it, such non-stop eye twitching symptom may then simply just manifest as one of the serious neuromuscular / neurological symptoms of
# Tardive Dysinesia (rapid involuntary uncontrollable eye blinking / eye twitching), which in most cases are caused by the neuromuscular / neurological side effects of certain
medications and other neurological complications. Whilst the underlying mechanism of such a disease is such that the normal functionings of the neurotransmitters chemical dopamine which co-ordinates the miscellaneous human body movements in this case are disturbed,antagonized and disrupted in this case resulting in one’s loss of control of human body movements, and in this case, one’s eye / eyelids organ.
I have lived with hemifacial spasm for over thirteen years. First it started as a twich in my left eye. I receice botox every three months which at times works well. most times it leaves me with a droopy face. It is getting worse, and my face is pulling to the left all the time. I hate the way i look and am so tire of living with this. Is there any help for me.
My wife had Hemifacial spasm for five years. We went to
UPMC in Pittburgh for the required surgery last year. The surgeon found and “demcompressed” the nerve from a couple of
blood vessels. She still had the spasms. We went back last
month and they re “explored” the area. This time they found
another vessel hidden between the 7th and 8th cranial nerves.
They “decompressed” that, and she is totally spasm free and
really happy. Her hearing is just fine also. Great Job !!
The bottom line : I think your problem can be fixed, but from
what we understand, the sooner the better. Botox isn’t the cure.
The eye twitching is happening more often lately. I have been having problems with headaches for a few days, off and on. I sustained a head injury 2.5 years ago to the right side of my head. This accident resulted in a “black spot” on my brain where the hardest part of the injury occurred. Is this cause for alarm?
I have had my eye twitch in my right eye for around 5 months. It is becoming very annoying as it often happens when I am talking to people and at work. I do have a few stresses in my life at the moment which may be the reason. But have been in my life before and haven’t had it?. Any way, I went to my GP yesterday and she virtually dismissed it and said i was getting worked up!. What is it with the Gp nowadays? i remember a time when they were sympathetic with people and suggested help, not now. Talking to people could help, or mind over matter methods?.
I had nystagmous after having a stroke. Eventually it went away. I also know someone who always has it when having a seizure. Sometimes medications can cause it, I’m told.
I think this is what happens to me when I get anxiety attacks or am fatigued. It seems like my eyeballs are palpitating just as my heart would during an anxiety attack. It’s scary but I just hope it’s just due to anxiety and nothing more serious. Will go for eye exam soon.
i am a 14 year old girl that has my eye ball twitching since i was 7, and and i have never been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. My optometrist said that if i ever had some type of surgery that there is a chance that it would come back. I don’t remember what he said but the word started with a O and was verrry long so i couldn’t tell you.
There are on line websites that are available for support if people need information and help planning their taper off of benzos.
If you do a search on benzodiazepine withdrawal or benzo withdrawal you will find that there are several interactive forums that are willing to offer support and information.
These websites were invaluable to me when I was coming off of benzodiazepines. Withdrawal isn’t understood by many people who haven’t experienced it or had an easy time of it.
Some people have a hard time and there are resources out there if anyone needs validation or support. Thank you for this article.
I believe are due to a couple of reasons including stress and anxiety. The more power you worry about your twitching, the more aggressive it become. Rest assured that most are benign but its best to consult a neurologist/doctor to ease your anxieties.
I had a head injury (fractured skull) last year and since then every day or so I get an involuntary twitching, side to side, of both eyeballs. Its uncontrollable and I never know when it will happen. Its really bizarre. Wondering if its serious.
I was recently diagnosed with the disorder of Supior oblique Myokymia. I have had this problem since junior high. Basically its when one eye twitches out of control and without warning. Its almost 24/7. It prevents me from driving or reading. Im glad its not more serious however and am thankful its not worse.
Hi, i have had dizzy spells on and off after migraines for year but 18 months ago the migraine stopped and so did the dizziness. But recently i have started having severe headaches and the dizziness is back which makes me feel sick. Also my left eye has started twitching over the last week. Please help and tell me what to do and what may be causing all these symptoms. I don’t like going to see my doctor because i feel as though Im just moaning and shouldn’t be wasting there time. So please can you give me some advice. Thank you
Yes, I can give you some advice. Go see a doctor. There is nothing anyone online can do for you. It’s important that you see a doctor in person for an evaluation.
Hi, My husband has been getting the eye twitches for about a year now and they seem to be getting worse and worse. He went to the doctor and she said it was probably lack of sleep but I am wondering because it is daily on and off all day long even when he sleeps well. He does not have any other symptom such as numbness or headaches ect…. so I really dont know what to do. Should I send him to a specialist and have a mri done to see what the problem is because I don’t see how you can tell what the problem is without it? Thanks
Before going to a specialist I might consult your general practitioner again and tell them the twitching has been getting worse and hasn’t stopped. It will be better to get a referral to a specialist from your doctor. They will likely do a MRI to rule out the (very rare) possibility of a brain mass and possibly locate an irritated nerve. Also EMG (Electromyography) to stimulate and record facial nerves to better understand which nerve specifically is being affected. It’s always better to be safe and get these things checked out by a professional if they aren’t resolving on their own. Your doctor will be able to explore the possible problems and diagnose the cause better than you or I could.
Hi, I have had an eye twitch for years off and on, I have also suffered for migraine and cluster headaches for 20 years, but recently I have been experiencing memory loss and confussion. My Dr. thinks it is due to a lower levels of b12, but I have been takig b12 for 2 months and gettig shots weekly with no changes. I am concerned to say the least. What should I do next?
I would suggest asking your doctor about the possibility of having an EKG/ECG done and maybe an MRI to see if you have a pinched nerve. This is a common cause of eye twitching where a blood vessel is swollen and irritating the nerve. To be honest though many doctors write off eye twitches as idiopathic (unknown cause) so you might have to be persistent in getting them to take you serious or see another doctor who will take your concerns more seriously.
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Well, under usual circumstances, the annoying eye twitch would normally be caused by the not so serious factors as follows : -
# Stress
# Tiredness
# Eyestrain
# Caffeine
# Alcohol
# Dry eyes
# Nutritional imbalances
# Allergies
Next, under such situations, such annoying symptoms would usually come and go within a very short period of time and certainly the conditions would get better and better from time to time especially when certain related treatments are sought and administered to deal with the symptom.
However, under rare circumstances when the eye twitch symptom just get progressively and chronically and seriously unmitigated from bad to worse as well as seem to last permanently even when all sorts of related treatments are adminstered upon such illness to deal with it, such non-stop eye twitching symptom may then simply just manifest as one of the serious neuromuscular / neurological symptoms of
# Tardive Dysinesia (rapid involuntary uncontrollable eye blinking / eye twitching), which in most cases are caused by the neuromuscular / neurological side effects of certain
medications and other neurological complications. Whilst the underlying mechanism of such a disease is such that the normal functionings of the neurotransmitters chemical dopamine which co-ordinates the miscellaneous human body movements in this case are disturbed,antagonized and disrupted in this case resulting in one’s loss of control of human body movements, and in this case, one’s eye / eyelids organ.
I have lived with hemifacial spasm for over thirteen years. First it started as a twich in my left eye. I receice botox every three months which at times works well. most times it leaves me with a droopy face. It is getting worse, and my face is pulling to the left all the time. I hate the way i look and am so tire of living with this. Is there any help for me.
Shirley,
My wife had Hemifacial spasm for five years. We went to
UPMC in Pittburgh for the required surgery last year. The surgeon found and “demcompressed” the nerve from a couple of
blood vessels. She still had the spasms. We went back last
month and they re “explored” the area. This time they found
another vessel hidden between the 7th and 8th cranial nerves.
They “decompressed” that, and she is totally spasm free and
really happy. Her hearing is just fine also. Great Job !!
The bottom line : I think your problem can be fixed, but from
what we understand, the sooner the better. Botox isn’t the cure.
The twitching is under my eye…not the eyelid. It has been doing this for about a week. Should I see a doctor?
The eye twitching is happening more often lately. I have been having problems with headaches for a few days, off and on. I sustained a head injury 2.5 years ago to the right side of my head. This accident resulted in a “black spot” on my brain where the hardest part of the injury occurred. Is this cause for alarm?
I have had my eye twitch in my right eye for around 5 months. It is becoming very annoying as it often happens when I am talking to people and at work. I do have a few stresses in my life at the moment which may be the reason. But have been in my life before and haven’t had it?. Any way, I went to my GP yesterday and she virtually dismissed it and said i was getting worked up!. What is it with the Gp nowadays? i remember a time when they were sympathetic with people and suggested help, not now. Talking to people could help, or mind over matter methods?.
I had nystagmous after having a stroke. Eventually it went away. I also know someone who always has it when having a seizure. Sometimes medications can cause it, I’m told.
I think this is what happens to me when I get anxiety attacks or am fatigued. It seems like my eyeballs are palpitating just as my heart would during an anxiety attack. It’s scary but I just hope it’s just due to anxiety and nothing more serious. Will go for eye exam soon.
i am a 14 year old girl that has my eye ball twitching since i was 7, and and i have never been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. My optometrist said that if i ever had some type of surgery that there is a chance that it would come back. I don’t remember what he said but the word started with a O and was verrry long so i couldn’t tell you.
There are on line websites that are available for support if people need information and help planning their taper off of benzos.
If you do a search on benzodiazepine withdrawal or benzo withdrawal you will find that there are several interactive forums that are willing to offer support and information.
These websites were invaluable to me when I was coming off of benzodiazepines. Withdrawal isn’t understood by many people who haven’t experienced it or had an easy time of it.
Some people have a hard time and there are resources out there if anyone needs validation or support. Thank you for this article.
Thank you for this information! Muscle twitching is indeed troublesome but its glad to hear that most are benign.
More power to your blog.
I believe are due to a couple of reasons including stress and anxiety. The more power you worry about your twitching, the more aggressive it become. Rest assured that most are benign but its best to consult a neurologist/doctor to ease your anxieties.
Yes, be sure you visit a doctor immediately.
I have right eye twitching along with blepharospasm for couple of years. I have seen neuro-opthomalic doctor but no relief in symptoms
I had a head injury (fractured skull) last year and since then every day or so I get an involuntary twitching, side to side, of both eyeballs. Its uncontrollable and I never know when it will happen. Its really bizarre. Wondering if its serious.
Nystagmus can also be a sign of a vestibular (balance) problem/disorder. If u have nystagmus get it checked out by your GP as soon as possible.
Ha I have all symptoms
Now i know why i have been straing my eyes i never thought of that
I was recently diagnosed with the disorder of Supior oblique Myokymia. I have had this problem since junior high. Basically its when one eye twitches out of control and without warning. Its almost 24/7. It prevents me from driving or reading. Im glad its not more serious however and am thankful its not worse.
Hi, i have had dizzy spells on and off after migraines for year but 18 months ago the migraine stopped and so did the dizziness. But recently i have started having severe headaches and the dizziness is back which makes me feel sick. Also my left eye has started twitching over the last week. Please help and tell me what to do and what may be causing all these symptoms. I don’t like going to see my doctor because i feel as though Im just moaning and shouldn’t be wasting there time. So please can you give me some advice. Thank you
Hello Janette,
Yes, I can give you some advice. Go see a doctor. There is nothing anyone online can do for you. It’s important that you see a doctor in person for an evaluation.
Good luck!
Hi, My husband has been getting the eye twitches for about a year now and they seem to be getting worse and worse. He went to the doctor and she said it was probably lack of sleep but I am wondering because it is daily on and off all day long even when he sleeps well. He does not have any other symptom such as numbness or headaches ect…. so I really dont know what to do. Should I send him to a specialist and have a mri done to see what the problem is because I don’t see how you can tell what the problem is without it? Thanks
Before going to a specialist I might consult your general practitioner again and tell them the twitching has been getting worse and hasn’t stopped. It will be better to get a referral to a specialist from your doctor. They will likely do a MRI to rule out the (very rare) possibility of a brain mass and possibly locate an irritated nerve. Also EMG (Electromyography) to stimulate and record facial nerves to better understand which nerve specifically is being affected. It’s always better to be safe and get these things checked out by a professional if they aren’t resolving on their own. Your doctor will be able to explore the possible problems and diagnose the cause better than you or I could.
Hi, I have had an eye twitch for years off and on, I have also suffered for migraine and cluster headaches for 20 years, but recently I have been experiencing memory loss and confussion. My Dr. thinks it is due to a lower levels of b12, but I have been takig b12 for 2 months and gettig shots weekly with no changes. I am concerned to say the least. What should I do next?
I would suggest asking your doctor about the possibility of having an EKG/ECG done and maybe an MRI to see if you have a pinched nerve. This is a common cause of eye twitching where a blood vessel is swollen and irritating the nerve. To be honest though many doctors write off eye twitches as idiopathic (unknown cause) so you might have to be persistent in getting them to take you serious or see another doctor who will take your concerns more seriously.