Question 1

i've have had nerve twitching on the left side of my head for a few weeks now. what could be the cause? it happens randomly.

Accepted Answer

Muscle twitching: This sounds like an irritable, superficial nerve or muscle fibers of uncertain etiology. It commonly occurs in an eyelid. I doubt it is anything serious in view of the absence of other neurological symptoms. Try avoiding caffeine and see your physician if the symptoms persist or worsen.

Question 2

what could cause worsening muscle twitches and fasciculations but with normal head mri, emg, nerve conduction study? my muscles are twitching and rippling, it feels like internal vibrating and nerve pain and gets worse after hot showers and stress?

Accepted Answer

: Classically, generalized true fasciculations could be due to motor neuron diseases, benign fasciculations, and hyperthyroidism.  If not yet done, get thyroid studies completed.  If you possess a lack of confidence in currently involved physicians, get a second opinion from a neuromuscular specialist.

Question 3

i awoke with numbness in my left cheek had a slight twitch in my chin for a few days. can a pinched nerve in neck and between shoulder blades cause it?

Accepted Answer

Cheek numbness: Its is possible but since we have no information about you, not even your age let alone any medical history, no relevant response can be offered. If symptom persists, please see your doctor.

Question 4

the muscle in my head behind & above my right ear has been twitching since saturday afternoon. what could be the cause & how to stop it?

Accepted Answer

Stress,caffeine: An isolated twitch of a muscle is called myokymia. It may be caused by stress, fatigue, or excess consumption of caffeine, or caffeine like compounds called xanthines found in tea, cocoa, and chocolate. It's usually not dangerous if it's isolated to just one muscle.

Question 5

i feel a nerve jumping and twitching in my head. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Inside your head?: Not muscle fasiculations that are superficial. If inside the head - I don't know.

Question 6

i have a lot of twitching/jumping nerves in my head lately. why could this be?

Accepted Answer

Muscles jump: Irritable nerves may make scalp and/or facial muscles twitch. Many possibilities here: tourette's disease, sleep deprivation, low blood calcium, magnesium, blood sugar, cafeine, illicit stimulants (crack etc).

Question 7

what is the causes of twitching in the head on top and side

Accepted Answer

Irritation perhaps: Some irritation to a muscle, nerve, or part of a nerve that goes to certain muscle fibers may cause those fibers to twitch. Such twitching is usually for a few hours or a day, and only once in a while. In those cases, doctors and patients usually don't spend time looking for a cause. But, if symptoms are frequent, or recurrent, a primary doctor, ENT doctor, and a neurologist can evaluate.

Question 8

i woke up this morning and my chin is twitching on the left side, i can visually see it in the mirror, what causes this should i be worried..

Accepted Answer

From anxiety: twitching, flickering is common from anxiety/depression or from medications

Question 9

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 10

can sinusitis cause head twitching?

Accepted Answer

Less likely: Head twitching in my experience is related to nerve, stress, anxiety, electrolyte issues and less likely due to sinus infections.

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I've have had nerve twitching on the left side of my head for a few weeks now. what could be the cause? it happens randomly.

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What could cause worsening muscle twitches and fasciculations but with normal head mri, emg, nerve conduction study? my muscles are twitching and rippling, it feels like internal vibrating and nerve pain and gets worse after hot showers and stress?

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I awoke with numbness in my left cheek had a slight twitch in my chin for a few days. can a pinched nerve in neck and between shoulder blades cause it?

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The muscle in my head behind & above my right ear has been twitching since saturday afternoon. what could be the cause & how to stop it?

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I feel a nerve jumping and twitching in my head. what could this mean?

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I have a lot of twitching/jumping nerves in my head lately. why could this be?

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What is the causes of twitching in the head on top and side

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I woke up this morning and my chin is twitching on the left side, i can visually see it in the mirror, what causes this should i be worried..

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What exactly can be the causes of involuntary head twitching?

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Can sinusitis cause head twitching?

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