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Twitching nerve on scalp

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Travelfairy · 08/06/2025 11:06

Has anyone had this? Like when you get a nerve hopping in your eye? Only lasts a couple of seconds. Started yesterday. Its not painful, just mildly irritating but I hope its not a sign of something serious

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amooseymoomum · 08/06/2025 13:09

i am not qualified but I often get twitches I was told it is often when you are tired and rundown but please get it checked if you are worried

Travelfairy · 08/06/2025 14:21

Thanks for your reply. It only started yesterday evening and it is on and off so I'll see how it goes . I am definitely a bit run down

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NoDramas · 08/06/2025 22:02

Tired, stressed, poor sleeping pattern, anxiety, too much caffeine.

Google myokymia vs blepharospasm. The former much more prevalent in the general populace.

Travelfairy · 08/06/2025 22:29

Thanks for your reply. This is in my head though/scalp. Its not visible to anyone else, just a small area where its like mild pins and needles or 'hopping' sensation. It's probably absolutely nothing and only started yesterday evening but I'm a panicker 🤣🙈 it comes w goes, just lasts a few seconds.

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TinglyandCurious · 09/06/2025 06:18

I had this a few weeks ago. It passed after a few days. I’m really prone to random muscle twitching (it was bad last year when extremely stressed and ended up seeing a neuro and anything sinister was cleared.) Am sure it will pass soon 🙂

HeyWiggle · 09/06/2025 06:22

Nits?

HeyWiggle · 09/06/2025 06:25

if it’s anything to do with irritated follicles nizeral shampoo is a good medicated shampoo

if you notice hair loss in addition, ,get your iron levels tested

might just be tiredness however

apieceofhairyshit · 09/06/2025 10:46

I am having this and shooting pains in back of head, google says its occipital neuralgia, it started when I was given some neck exercises to do, I have now stopped them

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