Question 1

last stage copd lower lip twitching is this normal.

Accepted Answer

Myoclonus: End stage COPD can lead to a drop of oxygenation in your blood (hypoxia) despite getting supplemental oxygen and can lead to muscle twitching. See your pulmonologist for evaluation and adjustment of your COPD medications.

Question 2

lower left lip twitching for weeks..numbness in the face mainly around my outer left eye.. after hours of twitching my face actually hurts..what is this?!

Accepted Answer

SeveralPossibilities: Most cases of a twitching lip may be due to stress, fatigue, emotion, excessive caffeine intake or some deficiency in the diet such as potassium. Lip twitching in most cases is self-limiting, disappearing in minutes or maybe in a few days without any residual problems. Persistent twitching, especially if associated with other symptoms, should be investigated. See http://bit.ly/1TPjy6c

Question 3

words arent coming out right
r/forehead & head hurts 
r/ half of tongue hurts or feels wired 
r/thigh pain & calf tightness/ pain r/arm shoulder neck pain 
lower r/lip twitching upper lip tingle
twitching everywhere, could this be als or brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

ER Now!: Could be many things, but you need more data available than from your brief history. You need immediate lab tests and possible imaging as well as a thorough examination. ER NOW!

Question 4

my lower lip has been twitching for about week. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Facial tic: Can be a result of excessive caffeine and lack of sleep. Stress can also be a factor. Most of the time no cause is ever found or proven. These go away on their own majority of the time.

Question 5

hi, its been a week after my tooth extraction, and my lower lip has been twitching ever since. what could be the matter?

Accepted Answer

Nerve or muscle: Depsending on the tooth extracted,.  Some teeth have nerves running very close to their roots and can be traumatized by pressure or inflammation from the extraction can irritate the nerve  that controls sensation to the lip.  The twitching  is the nerve irritation.

Question 6

my lower lip on the left hand side started twitching and now it doesn't twitch but it just  swell up and goes . what is causing it?

Accepted Answer

Maybe an infection: Or a blocked salivary gland in your lip. Get it checked out by your physician.

Question 7

curious about lip spasms/twitching. the right side of my lower lip seems to pull/spasm at times. it doesnt do it at rest. only if im talking or laughing, and even then it only happens sporadically. what are some possible causes?

Accepted Answer

: Possible causes are anxiety &amp; dehydration consider limiting sodas &amp; coffee. Eat a well balanced diet and sleep 7-9 hours. If symptoms become more than sporadic, see your primary care for a possible referral to a neurologist. Your lips are innervated by a large, facial cranial nerve. Keeping a log will help your doctor as well as any history of trauma. Your dentist can do a basic cranial nerve exam

Question 8

hello, doctor.

for the last few weeks my right eye has suffered frequent twitches. they've become more prominent recently. the past few days i've also suffered a lot of twitching in my lower lip. i do have a very stressful job and have struggled with th

Accepted Answer

Low magnesium: can produce muscle twitches.  Please see your doc first to rule out other causes.  He/she may test your magnesium level if indicated. You can supplement w/magnesium.  One good brand is called "Jigsaw magnesium."  Peace and good health.

Question 9

bottom left side of lip twitching?

Accepted Answer

Facial twitch: I believe these twitches are similar to the twitches people get in their eyelids.  Usually it goes away within 6 weeks or so.  There are other causes such as caffeine, stress, alcohol, electrolyte imbalances and excessive fatigue.  Feel better.

Question 10

i've recently developed a twitch in my lower lip. it's gone on & off for about a week. what's that about? how can i stop it?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: Your twitches may be related to any number of reasons including stress, stimulant overuse (for example, caffeine), overexercise, or nutritional deficiencies. See your physician if you are concerned. Here is some more information: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003296.htm

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Why is my lower lip twitching

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Last stage copd lower lip twitching is this normal.

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Lower left lip twitching for weeks..numbness in the face mainly around my outer left eye.. after hours of twitching my face actually hurts..what is this?!

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Words arent coming out right r/forehead & head hurts r/ half of tongue hurts or feels wired r/thigh pain & calf tightness/ pain r/arm shoulder neck pain lower r/lip twitching upper lip tingle twitching everywhere, could this be als or brain tumor?

A member asked:

My lower lip has been twitching for about week. should i be concerned?

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Hi, its been a week after my tooth extraction, and my lower lip has been twitching ever since. what could be the matter?

A member asked:

My lower lip on the left hand side started twitching and now it doesn't twitch but it just swell up and goes . what is causing it?

A member asked:

Curious about lip spasms/twitching. the right side of my lower lip seems to pull/spasm at times. it doesnt do it at rest. only if im talking or laughing, and even then it only happens sporadically. what are some possible causes?

A member asked:

Hello, doctor. for the last few weeks my right eye has suffered frequent twitches. they've become more prominent recently. the past few days i've also suffered a lot of twitching in my lower lip. i do have a very stressful job and have struggled with th

A member asked:

Bottom left side of lip twitching?

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I've recently developed a twitch in my lower lip. it's gone on & off for about a week. what's that about? how can i stop it?

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