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 Posted: 11/15/06 - 19:39 Post subject: Constant lower eyelid twiching |
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| My right lower eyelid has been twiching nonstop for a little over a week now. It's a small muscle underneath the eye, where the bags of my eyes are. Can someone tell me at least how to cure it? or something? I feel very self concious when i look at someone directly in the eye. Luckily it's not so bad that people can really notice that well. |
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| Posted: 12/29/06 - 14:58 Post subject: PLEASE ADVICE!!! |
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| i have also been experiencing the same symptoms. Right below my right eye, it has been pulsing (or twitching) for the past week or 2. And just yesterday, i was experiencing pain in the back of my right eye, and a headache only to the left side of my brain. I'm not very keen on going to the family physician because they usually say, "oh, it's nothing, don't worry", but i'm worried it might be something more serious than that. Is there anybody that can answer some of my questions???? |
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| Posted: 02/27/07 - 06:11 Post subject: Eyelid Twitch |
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An eyelid twitch is called a blepharospasm. It happens when your eyelid muscles repeatedly and rhythmically contract. In some instances, the eyelid may repeatedly close (or nearly close) and re-open.
Alternative Names
Eyelid spasm; Eye twitch; Blepharospasm; Twitch - eyelid
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The most common things that make the muscle in your eyelid twitch are fatigue, stress, and caffeine. Once spasms begin, they may continue off and on for a few days. Then, they disappear. Most people experience this type of eyelid twitch on occasion and find it very annoying. In most cases, you won't even notice when the twitch has stopped.
More severe contractions, where the eyelid completely closes, are possible. These can be caused by irritation of the surface of the eye (cornea) or the membranes lining the eyelids (conjunctiva).
Sometimes, the reason your eyelid is twitching cannot be identified. This form of eyelid twitching lasts much longer, is often very uncomfortable, and can also cause your eyelids to close completely.
Symptoms
In addition to having repetitive, uncontrollable twitching or spasms of your eyelid (usually the upper lid), you may be very sensitive to light or have blurry vision.
Signs and tests
Treatment
Eyelid twitching usually disappears without treatment. In the meantime, the following steps may help:
Get more sleep.
Drink less caffeine.
Lubricate your eyes with eye drops.
If twitching is severe, small injections of Botulinum toxin can temporarily cure the spasms.
Support Groups
For additional information and support, see www.blepharospasm.org (Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation). They can be reached at 409-832-0788.
Expectations (prognosis)
The twitches usually stop within a week.
Complications
Permanent eye injury from unrecognized cornea injury is possible, but rare.
Calling your health care provider
Call your primary care physician or eye doctor (ophthalmologist) if:
Your eyelid twitching does not go away within one week.
The twitching involves other parts of your face.
You have redness, swelling, or a discharge from your eye.
The twitching completely closes your eyelid.
Your upper eyelid is drooping . |
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| Posted: 05/07/07 - 12:48 Post subject: Re: Constant lower eyelid twiching |
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| Guest wrote: | | My right lower eyelid has been twiching nonstop for a little over a week now. It's a small muscle underneath the eye, where the bags of my eyes are. Can someone tell me at least how to cure it? or something? I feel very self concious when i look at someone directly in the eye. Luckily it's not so bad that people can really notice that well. |
This is exactly my problem for 3 days now. Can you tell me what this is? What causes this? And how I can stop it? Should I be worried, is this a symptom to something serious? |
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| Posted: 05/08/08 - 01:06 Post subject: |
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| twitchy eye is caused sometimes by problems w/ the teeth. i get one for a few days every time i go to the dentist. Usually lasts about 3 or 4 days. |
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