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My eye, cheek and lips on the right side of my face twitch so fast it looks like i have had a stroke but only lasts around 30 seconds then stops.

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Fasciculations: You are describing fasciculations. The cause is unknown. It is usually benign. It is intermittent and usually temporary over hours, days, or intermittently over a couple of weeks. If it persists, you should see your doctor as there are rare but more serious causes.

Dr Benglis agreed

Answered 1/21/2013

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