Question 1

my eye twitching is getting really annoying. is there a way to fix this?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 2

can tmd cause eye twitching?

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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

why is underneath my right eye twitching?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what kind of deficiency causes under eye twitching?

Accepted Answer

Benign fasciculation: Myokymia, usually resolves and attributed to stress, caffeine, lack of sleep, alcohol, etc., rarely could be a precursor to real spasms like blepharospasm or associated with ms.

Question 6

does  extreme anger cause eye or eyelid twitching?

Accepted Answer

Possible.: Twitches of the eyelids are a very common symptom. The most common cause is stress, often in association with sleep deprivation and other factors such as caffeine intake. Anger is essentially a different type of stress for the body. There are also some neurological conditions that can cause eyelid twitching. If your symptoms persist or worsen, discuss them with your doctor.

Question 7

can eye twitching be caused from a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Twitch : It is possible. See if it disappears when your sinusitis gets better. Good Luck

Question 8

can children's benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause an eye twitching tic?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: If the eye twitching happens soon after giving the medicine (and does not occur at other times), and the child is not taking other meds, it is probably the cause. I would avoid it in the future if possible.

Question 9

does eye twitching come with optic neuritis? currently on steroids for it.

Accepted Answer

Not normally: The eye twitching could be myokymia, secondary to eye strain, fatigue, stress, and even chemical imbalance associated with steroids.  But issue here is whether this is the first episode of multiple sclerosis.  Get this fully evaluated, up to 50 % eventual ms following optic neuritis.

Question 10

how do i stop eye twitching? i gave up caffeine & still twitches. i sleep decently. don't feel stressed. now eyebrow area twitching too. diet?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue: Fatigue is main reason people develop twitching of their eyelids.  Typically the sensation will resolve on its own.

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How do i stop eye twitching? i gave up caffeine & still twitches. i sleep decently. don't feel stressed. now eyebrow area twitching too. diet?

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