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To be concerned about my ongoing eye twitch?

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Rainbowbrightness · 23/07/2021 10:13

It’s a really strong eye spasm, in my right eye. Happened every few seconds, it’s really uncomfortable and feels like my eyelid is being pulled or tugged at.
I had it for about 2 weeks a few weeks ago, then it went away, now it’s back.
The same eye feels sore and a bit itchy too.

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XenoBitch · 29/09/2023 21:44

I get this too, but it only seems to happen when someone tries to engage me in small talk. Is really weird.

Americano75 · 29/09/2023 21:42

FirstTimeMother88 · 29/09/2023 18:14

How long has it been happening to you?

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Off and on for years but this last bout has been pretty consistent for months. Been a very stressful time to be fair.

FirstTimeMother88 · 29/09/2023 19:02

Nc4001 · 29/09/2023 19:01

This thread is 2 years old........

I know, that why I asked if it stopped and if there was a cause...

Nc4001 · 29/09/2023 19:01

This thread is 2 years old........

UpTheAnte · 29/09/2023 18:33

Mine twitched for 3 months! Doc wasn't bothered but I mentioned it to the optician and he said it's quite common in eye strain. New glasses did the trick for me.

BrownTableMat · 29/09/2023 18:30

I had this earlier this year when very tired and stressed. Lasted a few weeks and went away after I got some rest. I take magnesium supplements daily so don’t think it was a deficiency.

Sammysquiz · 29/09/2023 18:26

I had this too and went to the GP as it was so annoying. He said it could be a Magnesium deficiency, I started taking a high-dose of it, and my eye hasn’t twitched since!

FirstTimeMother88 · 29/09/2023 18:14

Americano75 · 29/09/2023 18:11

I get this all the time, both eyes though not at the same time. Drives me nuts.

How long has it been happening to you?

FirstTimeMother88 · 29/09/2023 18:14

I've always drunk a tonne of caffeine, nothing has changed in my lifestyle and no stress. Just frustrating because I get very panicky when it comes to health and things being different

Americano75 · 29/09/2023 18:12

That's me fucked.

To be concerned about my ongoing eye twitch?
Americano75 · 29/09/2023 18:11

I get this all the time, both eyes though not at the same time. Drives me nuts.

FirstTimeMother88 · 29/09/2023 17:23

Rainbowbrightness · 23/07/2021 10:13

It’s a really strong eye spasm, in my right eye. Happened every few seconds, it’s really uncomfortable and feels like my eyelid is being pulled or tugged at.
I had it for about 2 weeks a few weeks ago, then it went away, now it’s back.
The same eye feels sore and a bit itchy too.

Did this stop and was it anything serious? Had mine for 4 days now

RightYesButNo · 07/08/2021 22:45

I do suffer from chronic migraines and didn’t have it before the migraines.

RightYesButNo · 07/08/2021 22:44

I’ve had this on and off for years, regardless of sleep. If you look at me, it just looks like the area underneath my lower eyelid is lightly spasming, but feels like what you describe. One (ex)friend once asked if it was going to stop because it made her feel seasick Hmm; never been more “wtf” in my whole life. If you get enough sleep and you get checked for vitamin deficiencies and have none, they can try injecting it with medical-grade Botox, like they do with migraines, and a lot of people have had good results (they use a VERY, very small needle and you barely feel a pinch). It didn’t work for me, though, unfortunately.

CheeseyMcCheeseface · 07/08/2021 22:27

@Potpourri23

I get this if I'm not getting enough sleep.
Same.
MarleneDietrichsSmile · 07/08/2021 22:26

It’s a tiredness thing

Happens to lots of people

stealingbeauty · 07/08/2021 22:25

I’ve had this since I was about 10 or 11. I get it when I’m tired and it can go on for months.

Rainbowx · 07/08/2021 22:22

I get this but it's part of my TIA I had last year now left with chronic migraines .

BrilloPaddy · 07/08/2021 12:30

I get this all the time, drives me mad. Usually when I'm tired.

dryasaboner · 07/08/2021 12:28

I am suffering at the moment it's driving me mad

MushMonster · 23/07/2021 23:20

Vitamins can be the cause, including B12.

roseum · 23/07/2021 23:17

Definitely see a doctor if it continues. My mum has this, has had for several years. Finally got to see an eye specialist at the hospital who now gives her Botox injections every few months to control it.

Potpourri23 · 23/07/2021 23:13

I get this if I'm not getting enough sleep.

Guavaf1sh · 23/07/2021 13:34

It’s called myokymia

Hollyhocksarenotmessy · 23/07/2021 11:31

Stress does this to me too. It goes away when I sort out whatever causing me stress.