Question 1

i am experiencing eye. twitching.

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Myokymia?: Random twitching of an eyelid or another small facial muscle, which happens in normal people, is called myokymia (an involuntary, spontaneous, quivering of a few muscle cell bundles within a muscle). Myokymia starts and stops spontaneously. It can last a few minutes to a few days. One should see a doctor if such symptoms persist, keep recurring, or are combined with any other symptoms.

Question 2

can tmd cause eye twitching?

Accepted Answer

Could be or: Could be coincidental.  Would consult with your physician or dentist.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

what causes right eye twitching?

Accepted Answer

Myokymia: Eyelid twitching, or myokymia, is a benign but annoying condition.  Reducing your stress and reducing caffeine intake make help.

Question 4

what causes eye twitching and dizziness?

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Not related: Eye twitching is caused by a nerve firing off and usually only lasts a few days---no treatment for it.  This does not relate to dizziness.  If this persists, see your family doc.

Question 5

why is underneath my right eye twitching?

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Nerve irritation: Is not infrequent , most of the time is mild inflamation 
Injury of nerves around the eye , specially after sudden change of temperature , dry eyes , after spending to much time on computer or other activity with no frequent blinking and poor tearing , occasionally after viral URI.  Most if the time benign.

Question 6

what can i do to stop my left eye twitching?

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Botox: See a doctor that gives Botox injections for help if it is ongoing and bothering you.

Question 7

left eye twitching now extended to the left face?

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Blepharospasm: Possibly could be hemifacial spasm, a neuromuscular disorder that is treated with Botox injections or surgery.  The best person to see for this would be a neuro-ophthalmologist who can rule out other causes and recommend a course of treatment.

Question 8

painless pressure in the left side of my head for over a week and constant eye twitching which started around 10 hours ago?

Accepted Answer

Need clinical eval: This needs be worked up right away. At least a head CT scan needs be done.

Question 9

my right eye has been twitching a lot since last few days - constantly. why? can eye twitching be harmful in any way. please tell

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Twitching comes from lots of things.  Too much caffeine, dry eyes, corneal problems, and problems with the balance of salts in your bloodstream. If it persists you should see your eyemd or your personal doctor.

Question 10

i've had twitches all over my body i've had them since i was 12 and it started with my eye twitching then it started to spread is this normal, i am 20?

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Maybe... Depends: An occasional twitch can be a common and relatively normal event.  Twitches or localizes muscle spasms can be related to misfires of local nerves to the muscles.  Some spasms relate to mineral deficiencies (like potassium or calcium) or local trauma (like over exercising an area) or even over-stimulation (like excess caffeine intake). For eye twitches (called blepharospasms) see your eye md.

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