Question 1

i have involuntary head jerks. i only get them around people usually because i'm always so tense and afraid of everyone. how can i stop it?

Accepted Answer

Tics: It sounds like you have an involuntary stereotypical movement disorder that is associated with anxiety. It is probably a tic. There are medications and even some newer tms protocols to treat this. See a psychiatrist.

Question 2

8mo tilting head to side with what could be involuntary nodding/bobbing. just exploration? teething? or something more concerning?

Accepted Answer

All or nothing: Could be all of those things or nothing other than habit.  Could also be hearing impairment.  Please see your child's Pediatrician.  And when your child turns 1, take him/her to a Pediatric Dental Specialist, a Pedodontist, to begin a lifetime of optimum oral health.

Question 3

why does my head moves slightly involuntary? is it due to anxiety ?

Accepted Answer

Essential tremor?: You may have a benign essential tremor, which can intensify with anxiety.  To determine the cause, you could consult a neurologist first -- and then possibly a psychiatrist as needed.

Question 4

i have weird involuntary movement of my head, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Tourette or dystonia: Tourette syndrome may cause this as does some types of cervical dystonia and torticolis.

Question 5

my 1 yr old nods his head as if he wanted to say no. it looks like its involuntary and random and he does it once or twice a day. everything else ok.

Accepted Answer

See Your Doctor Now: Children this age sometimes exhibit self-stimulatory behavior eg. repetitious movements &amp; even head-banging. However stereotypical movements of body can be associated w/ certain neurologic disorders; visual disorders could also cause abnormal head movements. Your child will require a detailed history &amp; exam to elucidate if movements are of a benign nature. See doctor now for diagnostic evaluation.

Question 6

what exactly can be the causes of involuntary head twitching?

Accepted Answer

Dyskinesias: Involuntary movements are broken down into those caused by a tremor, tics, myoclonus, dystonias, chorea, athetosis, and hemiballismus.  Those hyperkinetic movement disorders that have a tendency to involve the head include tremors (titubation), tics, and dystonias.  The cause for the aforementioned are mostly genetic but at times can be related to metabolic disturbances or meds.  Well wishes.

Question 7

involuntary movement of head and shoulders just has movement getting worse

Accepted Answer

I'm : I'm sorry but this question is difficult to answer over the internet. What you need to do is to see a neurologist interested in movement disorder who will be able to diagnose the problem after seeing it. It could be any number of things that are potentially treatable. Good luck.

Question 8

i have random, involuntary shivers that shake my head and shoulders. not cold. sometimes d/t air movement (like a fan). friend concerned. should i be?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: Many people experience various reactions to the environment that can't be explained precisely. This calls for avoiding or minimizing exposure to them if possible. They often just go away as mysteriously as they arrived, but if this persists and becomes a concern of yours you owe yourself at least one thorough neurologic exam by your doctor.

Question 9

i was hit on head and stunned 10 mo. ago past mo. started having involuntary jerks when laying down sometimes just leg sometimes whole body - related?

Accepted Answer

Check your brain: Start out with a family doc visit to have a complete neurological exam.   These symptoms may or may not be related.   This is too complicated to diagnose on healthtap.   Good luck.

Question 10

is head pressure, that is caused by involuntary  tensing of the head dangerous as sometimes i have felt some pain and two times it has been sharp pain?

Accepted Answer

Need Clarification: Involuntary tensing?
Sharp pain how long stayed, how long you had it. 
Any family history of major disease?

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I have involuntary head jerks. i only get them around people usually because i'm always so tense and afraid of everyone. how can i stop it?

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8mo tilting head to side with what could be involuntary nodding/bobbing. just exploration? teething? or something more concerning?

A member asked:

Why does my head moves slightly involuntary? is it due to anxiety ?

A member asked:

I have weird involuntary movement of my head, what's wrong?

A member asked:

My 1 yr old nods his head as if he wanted to say no. it looks like its involuntary and random and he does it once or twice a day. everything else ok.

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What exactly can be the causes of involuntary head twitching?

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Involuntary movement of head and shoulders just has movement getting worse

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I have random, involuntary shivers that shake my head and shoulders. not cold. sometimes d/t air movement (like a fan). friend concerned. should i be?

A member asked:

I was hit on head and stunned 10 mo. ago past mo. started having involuntary jerks when laying down sometimes just leg sometimes whole body - related?

A member asked:

Is head pressure, that is caused by involuntary tensing of the head dangerous as sometimes i have felt some pain and two times it has been sharp pain?

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