Question 1

why is my daughters jaw twitching?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are usually other symptoms that give clues. For some reason there is increased activity of the nervous syhstem.

Question 2

my nerves have been twitching my muscles can it be caused from alotstress? they are not painful but very annoying. (upper arm, below jaw, lower leg.)

Accepted Answer

Twtiches: Please start by seeing your doc to rule out/identify any underlying medical condition.  Magnesium supplements are sometimes used to help w/twitches.  Jigsaw brand magnesium is a respected brand but there are others.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

my tongue/jaw has been twitching for over 4 months. nothing happens when the muscles are at rest, but if i flex my tongue or shift my jaw so that my canines touch, my tongue or the whole jaw will start twitching uncontrollably.

any ideas for causes?

Accepted Answer

Jaw: Hemifascial spasm, TMJ problem or Tic disorder all possibilities.

Question 4

jaw hurt this am. think i slept w/ hand against face. eye and lips twitching, felt like they were asleep. resolved in 10 min. no return. causes?

Accepted Answer

TMJ syndrome: Temporo-mandibular syndrome is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Headache, popping/clicking noise in the jaw joint and jaw pain are the common symptoms. Proper diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. See Orofacial Pain practitioner for a consultation and treatment options.

Question 5

can constant worrying cause physical symptoms like prickling sensations in hands,feet, muscle twitching,jaw tightness?had normal brain mri,ekg

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chronic worrying is a core symptom of anxiety. Physical manifestations of anxiety can cause discomfort and concern, and range from muscle tightness and aches and pains to chest pain, tingling and burning in different areas of the body, or other sensations. Anxiety also increases one's sensitivity to physical changes that may amplify these sensations.

Question 6

what causes nerve to twitch in lower jaw?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It could be many things...Not enough information to even guess here....I would seek an evaluation from your family doc.
Be prepared to give information about your medical history, duration, type , intensity and specific location of the pain. Also, a check-in with the dentist may help..

Question 7

feel tension radiating all around my jaw, ear, eye, top of head and neck, all on the right side.  i can feel tension so exactly that i follow its map that twitches the muscles along.  where it affects the most, it has caused a big beard patch.  help?

Accepted Answer

Tension: This would be typical symptom of tension or muscle contraction headache.

Question 8

can tmj and constant jaw clenching cause your ear to twitch/flutter? every time i have bad tmj days, my inner right ear flutters intermittently. is this serious? im worried about my blood vessels :?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest you discuss these issues with your dentist and consider oral surgical consult regarding TMJ problems.  Various dental splint approaches may handle much of this.

Question 9

can anxiety cause head jerking/twitching?

Accepted Answer

Head jerking or: twitching may represent a tic (spasm-like movements of particular muscles). Anxiety may aggravate or increase tics which are otherwise usually harmless but may be annoying and may be able to be suppressed. Anxiety management strategies are powerful. Tics come and go. If serious consult physician. Best regards.

Question 10

for the past week my head/neck has been randomly twitching. also slight pain in back right side of head. any ideas for the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: twitching can be benign esp as its only been there a short time. The muscles on back of head can cause pain via spasm. Basically if it persists see your GP who may get you a neurologist.

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A member asked:

Why is my daughters jaw twitching?

A member asked:

My nerves have been twitching my muscles can it be caused from alotstress? they are not painful but very annoying. (upper arm, below jaw, lower leg.)

A member asked:

My tongue/jaw has been twitching for over 4 months. nothing happens when the muscles are at rest, but if i flex my tongue or shift my jaw so that my canines touch, my tongue or the whole jaw will start twitching uncontrollably. any ideas for causes?

A member asked:

Jaw hurt this am. think i slept w/ hand against face. eye and lips twitching, felt like they were asleep. resolved in 10 min. no return. causes?

A member asked:

Can constant worrying cause physical symptoms like prickling sensations in hands,feet, muscle twitching,jaw tightness?had normal brain mri,ekg

A member asked:

What causes nerve to twitch in lower jaw?

A member asked:

Feel tension radiating all around my jaw, ear, eye, top of head and neck, all on the right side. i can feel tension so exactly that i follow its map that twitches the muscles along. where it affects the most, it has caused a big beard patch. help?

A member asked:

Can tmj and constant jaw clenching cause your ear to twitch/flutter? every time i have bad tmj days, my inner right ear flutters intermittently. is this serious? im worried about my blood vessels :?

A member asked:

Can anxiety cause head jerking/twitching?

A member asked:

For the past week my head/neck has been randomly twitching. also slight pain in back right side of head. any ideas for the cause of this?

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