Question 1

i've got rapid eye movement while awake. please help me it is very annoying!

Accepted Answer

See your eye doctor: You may need to be referred to a neuro- ophthalmologist for further workup and studies.

Question 2

what causes rapid eye movement whilst  awake? what is the remedy?

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Nystagmus?: You may be describing nystagmus which is involuntary movement of the eyes. You need to see an ophthamologist to evaluate this. There may be some benefit from medications such as baclofen, namenda, Gabapentin or keppra (levetiracetam).

Question 3

i have uncontrolled rapid eye movement where my eyes flutter up and down at least 10 times a day or more this happened all my life, what causes this?

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Flutter: Fluttering eye movements may be an oscillopsia or blepharospasm.  Oscillopsia is a normal finding, often inherited-- as long as you don't find distortion in your vision, it is benign-- blepharospasm is usually benign as well and can be caused by dry eye, stress, caffeine, allergy, or fatigue.

Question 4

my four month old baby son seems to have rapid eye movement at different times during the day. is that normal. it's not very fast movement either.

Accepted Answer

REM: Rapid eye movements may be entirely normal in infants HOWEVER  THIS is the kind of observation your Pediatrician will NOT be annoyed about if you question him/her......suggest you check this out....

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 5

can nucynta (tapentadol) 100mgs cause hallucinations and uncontrollable rapid eye movement with eye pain w it?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: There have been post- marketing case reports of Nucynta (tapentadol) causing hallucinations.  I did not see any reference to rapid eye movements or eye pain associated with it. It would be a good idea to see an optometrist to see if you have glaucoma which many central nervous system drugs can trigger. A neurology or ophthalmologist should evaluate you for causes of nystagmus, the rapid eye movements

Question 6

had eeg done. i was wide awake (taken add medince that morning )results stated theta waves, rapid eye movement, and facial twitches. normal results?

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90% normal: Spikes and sharp waves are abnormal. Most other waves are pretty normal. The facial "twitch" could potentially be interpreted as abnormal based on the clinical scenario.

Question 7

should i be worried about waking up with rapid eye movement (closed lids) when waking up in the morning opening eyes and seeing everything moving just as fast from top to bottom. this also happend about 3 month ago. i have been dizzy when getting up from

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The : The causes of dizziness can be multiple. If you get them only when you change your body position as described in your question, you may have what is called positional vertigo. In that case, there are usually associated symptoms like ringing in your ears, nausea and vomiting. Your doctor will have to test your equilibrium see if you have blood pressure change, abnormal eye jerks, and other related neurological deficits. He or she may even have to order additional tests and studies.
The syndrome you are experiencing may or may not be benign. So go see your doctor if you have not done so.

Question 8

i have autonomic failure. i'm now having leg and body tremors and loss of consciousness with rapid eye movement and facial and body twitching. should i see a neurologist for further look to make sure its nothing else?

Accepted Answer

: Absolutely, to complete tests for the seizure like spectrum of disorders as suggested by your description and start proper treatment as the condition may progress and become disabling.

Question 9

rapid jerking eye movement in both eyes?

Accepted Answer

Nystagmus: Rapid jerking eye movement in both eyes, called nystagmus may be congenital (from birth) or may be due to a problem in the lower part of the brain or inner ear.  It should be checked by an ophthalmologist.

Question 10

my son has rapid horizontal eye movement for 5-10 minutes after wakening from naps. it repeats a pattern. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Nystagmus: is always a cause for concern.  Some causes are serious, and others are not.  Only a physician who has the benefit of a full physical exam and testing results can attest to how serious this is in your son.

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I've got rapid eye movement while awake. please help me it is very annoying!

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What causes rapid eye movement whilst awake? what is the remedy?

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I have uncontrolled rapid eye movement where my eyes flutter up and down at least 10 times a day or more this happened all my life, what causes this?

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My four month old baby son seems to have rapid eye movement at different times during the day. is that normal. it's not very fast movement either.

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Can nucynta (tapentadol) 100mgs cause hallucinations and uncontrollable rapid eye movement with eye pain w it?

A member asked:

Had eeg done. i was wide awake (taken add medince that morning )results stated theta waves, rapid eye movement, and facial twitches. normal results?

A member asked:

Should i be worried about waking up with rapid eye movement (closed lids) when waking up in the morning opening eyes and seeing everything moving just as fast from top to bottom. this also happend about 3 month ago. i have been dizzy when getting up from

A member asked:

I have autonomic failure. i'm now having leg and body tremors and loss of consciousness with rapid eye movement and facial and body twitching. should i see a neurologist for further look to make sure its nothing else?

A member asked:

Rapid jerking eye movement in both eyes?

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My son has rapid horizontal eye movement for 5-10 minutes after wakening from naps. it repeats a pattern. is this serious?

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