Question 1

how can i stop twitching?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Note that you describe "epileptic seizures", and you take Dilantin (which is an old-fashioned drug used for about 80 yrs).  You may be having myoclonic jerks, which Dilantin will make quite a bit worse.  A drug such as Lamictal or Keppra (levetiracetam) could readily control all of this, and might be worthwhile to switch.  Talk to your neurologist.

Question 2

what causes twitching at night?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Eyelid twitching is secondary to nerve or muscle fiber irritation. You do not need to treat it. That being said, it can be annoying. Try hot compresses for a few minutes, or, if you can, take aspirin, or aleve, (naproxen) or ibuprofen. Usually a single dose will stop the twitching in 30 to 40 min.

Question 3

why are my nerves always twitching?

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Nerve dose twitch : Muscle twitches are caused by our muscles tightening up involuntarily in other words  when we're not actually controlling them
muscle twitches can happen for lots of reasons like stress too much caffeine  a poor diet exercise  or as a side effect of some medications
most twitches go away in a few days and are nothing to worry about some time the cause nerve problems or other medical conditions.

Question 4

what is causing the twitching in my body?

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Not enough info: Your question is so vague there is no possible way to address it.
Pleas give as much information about your symptoms as you can.

Question 5

my question is what causes twitching to occur?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Many reasons to have twitches - from completely normal, to a tired muscle to some serious diseases.  Depends on where the twitching happens and how long it lasts/when it occurs.

Question 6

can bluegreenalgae help with twitching and spasms?

Accepted Answer

Blue Green Bacteria : Blue-green-algae (a cyanobacteria!) has not been proven to have any health effects on humans, at least not through mainstream scientific research. Likely healthy when eaten from natural sources in plants. Various forms exist some of which are neurotoxic. The neurotoxic effect may in the future help in treatment of certain neuromuscular problems. Safer options are available.

Question 7

what are medical problems related to twitching constantly?

Accepted Answer

Many: The differential diagnosis ranges from benign but annoying conditions to liver disease, muscle diseases, metabolic conditions all the way to serious things like Huntington's disease. Sounds like something you should check out. If a higher level of expertise turns out to be needed, there are good neurologists at Stanford.

Question 8

my butt is twitching on the right side what could it be from?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: This is most likely muscle spasm. It is not likely something to worry about but watch. If is occasional it is of little importance. If it persist and is frequent it may not be simple If it persist see your doc

Question 9

how come i have twitching, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Twitching?: This term is difficult for us as neurologist it mean different things among which tics? Myoclonus, tremors?Seizures?
So what cause it ?Where?How frequent?Need neurology evaluation--bring video.

Question 10

twitching lots of places in my body for years, it is intensifying. why?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Have you waited years to ask this question which can only be answered with a physical exam and blood testing?

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