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I have had an eyelid twitch (right eye) for two weeks now. my caffeine intake is not excessive, i get enough sleep. how to stop?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Electorlyte: Twitching can be associated with electrolyte disturbance. One thing to try is taking oral magnesium and see if that improves.

Answered 5/19/2019

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