does anybody have trouble with twitching eyelids?
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Last spring I had that problem.  Unfortunatly, there's nothing you can do to make it stop.  http://www.webmd.com/content/article/82/97339.htm
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Yes it can have physical symptoms.  I have OCD as well and I know what you are talking about.  OCD is closely related to Tourettes too and that causes tics.  Also, whatever med ur on (if any) could also cause tremors of the hands and legs.  Check with ur Dr.   :)
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(m)\n\nHave you ever wondered what makes the muscles around your eyes twitch and flutter from time to time? The answer to this question is relatively simple. And so is the remedy. \n\nAll of the six hundred plus muscles that exist throughout your body and head are supplied by nerves that originate in your brain. If you take it from the top, your brain induces a signal that travels down through your brain stem and spinal cord and out through peripheral nerves to reach each of your muscles. The flow of electricity through this pathway is what allows you to have motor control over your muscles.\n\nYour brain and spinal cord are much like the water tower in your city. Both are full of energy and just itching to gush electricity and water out through peripheral nerves and city water pipes, respectively. In the case of your municipal water supply, you are able to regulate how much water comes out of the pipes in your home with your faucets. In the case of your body, your peripheral nerves are your faucets and must regulate how much electron flow is allowed to come out of your spinal cord and travel to your muscles. \n\nGetting back to what causes a twitching eye, the twitching muscle in question is called your orbicularis oculi muscle. This muscle has two parts: a palpebral part that allows you to open and close your eyelids, and an orbital part that allows you to have a wide range of expressive looks with your eyes, a good example being when your eyes open really wide with surprise.\n\nThe peripheral nerve that acts as a faucet for your orbicularis oculi muscle is called the temporal branch of your facial nerve. So, for you to open and close your eyelids or open your eyes as wide as possible, the temporal branch of your facial nerve must allow just enough electricity to come out from your brain and brain stem and travel to your orbicularis oculi muscle. \n\nIn the vast majority of cases of a twitching or fluttering eye, the problem is with the temporal branch of the facial nerve. When this nerve becomes fatigued, it acts like a worn down water faucet - the flow of electrons is no longer smooth and even. The result is that your orbicularis oculi muscle will twitch or flutter as it receives jolts of uncontrolled information from your brain and brain stem. \n\nIn case you missed it, I just gave you the answer to the most common cause of a twitching eye: fatigue. And fatigue goes hand in hand with stress. \n\nWhen the muscles that surround your eyes twitch and flutter, chances are very good that you are fatigued and stressed. So the remedy for a twitching eye is rest and relaxation.\n\nNot muscle relaxants, not pain killers, not chiropractic adjustments.
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Your eyes are getting dry . Because while staring at the monitor and you are not blinking as often as necessary to keep your eye sockets moist . You must remember to blink often or get eye moisturizing drops. \n\nI had that problem , ( not on house arrest ) I did go to my Dr and that's what I was told . My Dr. suggested I take a supplement known as flax- seed oil (gel tablets) because flax-seed helps promotes natural tears . But I also discovered other benefits of this product . Since you are on the computer often ,I suggest  , you investigate this product and other things that would/could improve your quality of life. Good Luck and May GOD bless you
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Occasionally, your eye may twitch at random. This involuntary twitching of the eyelid muscle usually lasts less than a minute. But it can be bothersome. The cause of eyelid twitching isn't known. However, it's often associated with fatigue and stress. You may be able to relieve the twitching by gently massaging the affected eyelid.\n\nAn eyelid twitch is usually harmless. Rarely, a twitching eyelid can be a symptom of a muscle or nerve disease. But if that is the case, it's usually accompanied by other symptoms.
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I actually have the same problem as long as I can remember.  I dont know the medical term for it, but it is called nut cheese.  I think it is from sweating alot, because I have never been able to get rid of it either.  I dont think it is anything bad.
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If it doesn't go away, you should consider seeing your eye doctor.  Sometimes an eyelid twitch can be a sign of something a little more serious, like an internal eye infection.
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The only thing I can think of is stress.  You probably want to go to a doctor to have it checked out though.  I have a similar problem.  My neck twitches and sometimes my back does too.  Another thing is that they only seem to do it when I think about it.  It's hard not to think about it though.  It's really annoying and I hope you get better from it.  Another thing to think about is that I do have an anxiety disorder so sometimes that makes me stressed out to.  Hope you feel better:)
843023
Dr. Drew on LOve Line says that it is probably normal muscle spasms..........i have experienced this once or twice myself and , yes, it is weird! try massaging them a little when it happens.
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I too have this condition, along with my older brother, a son, a nephew , and my now deceased father .   All you may want to know about your condition can be found in the current issue of Consumer Reports issue of "onHealth" Volume18 Number 1 - page11. Learn to live with it as all of us have done except for my father.  Physicians did horrible things to him in search of a cure and he shook till he died at 80.
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The precise cause of the twitching is unknown, and, in fact, it's not known if it's a disease of the motor nerves, the muscles, or the neuromuscular junction. However, anxiety is cleary a major contributing factor in many cases, and a high level of psychological stress appears to be a factor in others. Another factor that seems to be common in many cases is a history of regular strenuous exercise. Attention deficit disorder or a related disorder may be a contributing factor, and people with essential tremor appear to have a greater than normal likelihood of developing BFS. In addition, there are likely other genetic and environmental factors that make the patient more susceptible to Twitching.
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Don't be overprotective of it.  Take baths with Epsom Salts.  When it starts to get better, do stretchign exercises.  Mostly chin tucks.  Make sure your the top 1/3 of your monitor is sitting at eye level.  Looking down, even slightly can cause major problems as the muscles tend to retract in spasm.\n\nAlso, take B vatamins, Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc.
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The twitching could be a withdrawal from the clonazepam which I think is a benzo {like valium}. I would see a doc.
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Twitchy eye is quite funny, like being tickled. It happens when you're tired or stressed, and you think everyone else can see your eye having a little fit, but they can't. I don't know how old you are, but your blurred vision could be 'silent migraine'. This can start in children and as they grow up, the headaches follow. It could also be staring at a computer screen! Have your eyes checked. :-)
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yeah I agree it's a muscle spasm..coz it happens to me when I get stressed coz I sit all day on the computer...my doctor told me that the eye muscles are very weak..so they get affected easily by stress..just relax them a bit and take vitamins with Zinc
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Well, the question actually asked WHY his eyelids twitched.\n\nThe most common things that make the muscle in your eyelid twitch are fatigue, stress, and caffeine. Once spasms begin, they may continue off and on for a few days. Then, they disappear. Most people experience this type of eyelid twitch on occasion and find it very annoying. In most cases, you won't even notice when the twitch has stopped.\n\nMore severe contractions, where the eyelid completely closes, are possible. These can be caused by irritation of the surface of the eye (cornea) or the membranes lining the eyelids (conjunctiva).\n\nSometimes, the reason your eyelid is twitching cannot be identified. This form of eyelid twitching lasts much longer, is often very uncomfortable, and can also cause your eyelids to close completely.\n\nMore Here:\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000756.htm\n\nAs for the tingling... there are various reasons:\n\nCommon Causes: \nLocal injury to the nerves under the skin\nLack of blood supply to the area\nPressure on the nerves, caused by the following: \n  Herniated disk\n  Tumor\n  Abscesses\n  Arthritic bones\nToxic action on nerves (such as the effects of lead, alcohol, and tobacco)\nDiabetes and other metabolic abnormalities\nVitamin B12 deficiency\nHypothyroidism\nCarpal tunnel syndrome\nDrugs \n  Chemotherapeutic agents\n  Chloroquine\n  D-penicillamine\n  Isoniazid\n  Nitrofurantoin\n  Parenteral gold therapy\n  Phenytoin\nLong-term radiation\nTransient ischemic attack (TIA)\nStroke\nMultiple sclerosis (a less common cause of numbness)\nSeizures\nMigraine  \n\nhttp://www.shands.org/health/information/article/003206.htm
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It is a spasm of the nerves connected to the mucscles that control the eyebrow...it is sometimes linked to psychological problems like nervous ticks...it isn't a problem unless it becomes unbearable...the seek the advise of an MD.